Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 19m at 2:28 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:28 pm (12.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:129.79:2112.22:534.12:290.65:498:43Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:179.19:5411.93:423.33:122.45:508:41First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:318.610:2811.54:332.64:004.35:518:40First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:028.45:261.94:576.05:528:38First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:528.96:191.46:217.45:548:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:259.77:130.98:128.05:558:35Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:409.94:2610.58:050.49:398.05:568:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:369.65:0811.18:540.010:347.75:588:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:319.65:4111.49:39-0.411:127.45:598:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:209.76:0911.510:20-0.811:407.16:008:29Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:039.96:3311.610:58-1.16:018:27Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:4410.06:5511.712:056.711:35 AM-1.36:038:26Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:2410.17:1711.812:316.212:10-1.26:048:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:0710.27:4012.01:005.512:46-0.86:058:22Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:5210.18:0512.11:344.61:210.06:078:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:439.98:3212.22:113.61:581.26:088:19Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:409.69:0212.12:532.62:372.86:098:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:469.39:3511.93:391.63:214.56:118:15Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:079.210:1311.64:300.74:136.26:128:14Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:509.45:270.05:277.66:138:12Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:4010.06:30-0.67:128.46:158:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:0510.83:5310.97:36-1.28:488.26:168:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:1710.74:4211.58:39-1.79:557.66:178:06Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:2810.85:2111.99:37-2.010:456.76:198:04Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:3211.05:5612.110:29-2.111:285.76:208:03New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:3011.16:2612.111:16-1.96:218:01New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:2411.16:5512.212:094.712:00-1.26:237:59New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:1810.97:2212.112:493.812:41-0.26:247:57Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:1110.67:5011.91:282.91:221.26:257:55Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:0610.28:1811.72:082.12:022.76:267:53Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:059.88:4811.22:491.62:444.46:287:51Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 5:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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