Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 2:03 am (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 am (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:3911.86:4010.112:071.512:533.16:485:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:0211.77:289.912:402.71:262.56:465:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:2711.58:209.71:143.92:021.96:445:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:5411.19:209.51:505.32:421.66:425:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:2310.610:379.42:316.63:281.36:406:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:5710.13:267.74:211.26:386:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:229.69:44 AM9.65:038.55:231.06:366:04Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:5710.110:56 AM9.27:198.66:270.56:346:05Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:5110.712:149.38:278.17:28-0.16:326:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:2711.21:229.79:037.58:22-0.76:306:08Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:5511.62:2110.39:336.69:10-1.16:286:10Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:2111.93:1510.910:055.59:55-1.16:266:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:4712.35:0811.311:404.211:38-0.77:247:12New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:1412.66:0211.612:172.87:227:14New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:4312.86:5811.612:210.212:581.47:207:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:1512.97:5811.41:051.61:420.37:187:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:4912.79:0211.21:503.22:28-0.57:167:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:2612.310:1510.82:394.93:17-0.97:147:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:0811.611:4310.63:376.44:12-0.87:127:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:5910.74:567.65:14-0.47:107:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:2510.811:07 AM9.86:467.96:230.17:087:24First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:4711.212:339.28:297.47:360.47:067:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:4511.51:599.19:346.58:420.57:047:27Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:2711.73:099.410:195.59:380.67:027:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:5911.74:059.710:554.610:240.87:007:30Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:2511.74:5210.011:263.811:031.36:587:31Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:4511.55:3510.211:523.111:381.96:567:32Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:0211.46:1510.412:182.36:547:34Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:2011.46:5610.512:112.812:431.66:527:35Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:4011.37:3710.712:443.71:111.06:507:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:0311.18:2110.71:184.71:420.46:487:38Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 4:33 am — 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 15% 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 (15% 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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