Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 1:43 pm (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:2810.89:0810.71:555.72:160.16:467:39Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:5510.410:0110.52:356.62:540.16:447:41Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:239.911:0710.33:227.53:390.26:427:42Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:579.34:288.14:320.46:407:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:2810.39:52 AM8.86:128.35:350.56:387:45Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:4910.511:23 AM8.58:007.96:430.56:367:46Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:4410.812:558.68:517.17:480.46:347:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:2311.22:119.19:256.18:470.36:337:49Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:5311.63:169.99:584.79:400.46:317:50Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:2112.04:1410.610:333.110:280.96:297:52Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:4912.35:1111.311:091.411:141.86:277:53New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:1912.66:0811.711:48-0.16:257:55New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:5112.77:0612.012:012.912:29-1.46:237:56New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:2512.58:0512.112:484.21:12-2.26:217:57Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:0312.19:0812.01:395.51:58-2.56:197:59Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:4511.510:1611.82:376.62:47-2.26:178:00Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:3310.511:3311.53:467.43:40-1.46:158:02First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:349.55:167.64:41-0.56:148:03First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:5211.410:54 AM8.66:597.15:490.56:128:04First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:0111.412:308.28:176.17:021.26:108:06First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:5311.51:598.39:115.08:101.76:088:07Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:3211.53:108.79:523.99:072.26:078:09Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:0211.44:079.310:252.99:562.86:058:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:2411.34:569.710:522.010:373.56:038:11Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:4311.25:4010.211:171.211:154.36:018:13Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:0111.16:2010.611:410.411:515.16:008:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:2111.06:5911.012:07-0.25:588:16Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:4310.87:3811.312:275.912:35-0.85:568:17Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:0810.68:1811.41:056.61:06-1.15:558:18Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:3510.29:0211.51:467.21:41-1.25:538:20Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446484)

Common Questions About Tacoma, WA Tides

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

Slack tide in Tacoma, WA is approximately 10:23 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA