Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 59m at 12:58 pm (-2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (12.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Feb 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:229.210:59 AM11.95:076.76:180.57:335:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:0610.111:53 AM11.36:457.87:15-0.17:325:14Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:1811.112:5110.98:178.08:08-0.57:305:15Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:1011.91:4710.69:257.78:54-0.87:295:17Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:5112.22:3810.510:157.49:36-0.97:285:19Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:2412.33:2410.410:547.010:15-0.97:265:20Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:5212.34:0610.411:276.610:51-0.87:255:22Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:1612.14:4710.311:566.111:25-0.47:235:23Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:3712.15:2710.212:255.67:225:25Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:5812.06:0910.012:565.07:205:26Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:2112.06:549.712:310.81:294.47:195:28Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:4612.07:449.41:051.92:063.77:175:29Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:1411.88:409.01:393.12:463.17:155:31Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:4311.59:498.82:154.53:322.47:145:33Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:1511.211:178.92:566.04:221.87:125:34Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:5310.83:527.45:191.17:105:36Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:089.410:43 AM10.55:248.46:180.37:095:37Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:3310.311:47 AM10.47:148.87:17-0.57:075:39Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:2411.112:5310.68:308.58:13-1.47:055:40Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:0311.71:5610.99:207.89:05-2.17:045:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:3612.22:5411.410:027.09:54-2.57:025:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:0812.63:5111.710:435.910:40-2.47:005:45New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:4012.94:4711.811:254.811:25-1.86:585:46New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:1213.15:4411.612:103.56:565:48Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:4613.16:4411.212:10-0.612:562.46:555:49Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:2113.17:4810.712:551.01:441.56:535:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:5712.79:0010.21:432.82:350.86:515:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:3712.210:269.92:354.73:290.56:495:54First Quarter28Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446484)

Common Questions About Tacoma, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tacoma, WA today?

Slack tide in Tacoma, WA is approximately 4:38 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Tacoma, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Tacoma, WA?

Tide predictions for Tacoma, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Tacoma, WA?

Tide data for Tacoma, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446484. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446484.

What is the moon phase in Tacoma, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tacoma, WA is Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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