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 2h 05m 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 - May 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:0311.11:067.78:395.37:132.25:518:21First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:4511.12:238.09:204.38:142.85:498:23Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:1711.13:258.69:513.49:073.25:488:24Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:4111.14:179.210:182.49:533.85:468:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:0311.15:029.810:421.510:334.55:458:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:2311.15:4410.411:070.611:125.25:438:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:4511.16:2510.911:33-0.311:505.95:428:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:0911.07:0511.312:03-1.15:418:31Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:3510.97:4711.612:306.612:36-1.75:398:32Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:0410.78:3211.81:127.11:13-2.05:388:33Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:3710.49:2111.81:587.61:54-2.15:378:35Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:1610.010:1611.82:527.92:41-1.95:358:36Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:069.511:1411.73:567.93:33-1.45:348:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:138.95:137.64:31-0.75:338:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:1311.710:42 AM8.36:316.75:340.15:318:40Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:0511.812:198.27:355.46:411.05:308:41Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:5012.01:508.58:273.87:472.05:298:42Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:2912.23:109.39:112.08:493.05:288:43Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:0512.44:1810.29:520.39:474.15:278:45Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:3912.55:1911.110:31-1.210:425.15:268:46New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:1312.46:1611.811:10-2.311:366.05:258:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:4912.27:0912.211:49-2.95:248:48New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:2611.78:0012.512:296.712:29-3.15:238:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:0611.18:4912.51:247.11:10-2.85:228:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:5010.39:3812.32:227.31:53-2.25:218:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:399.510:2712.03:257.32:38-1.35:208:52Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:358.711:1711.74:357.03:25-0.35:208:53First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:428.05:486.54:170.85:198:54First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:0511.511:01 AM7.46:535.75:131.95:188:55First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:5011.312:287.37:464.76:133.05:178:56First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:2811.21:547.68:283.67:154.05:178:57Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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