Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 23m at 1:52 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:5310.55:1311.79:51-1.710:485.86:307:48Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:5211.15:4112.110:40-1.811:274.56:317:46New Moon2Tue
3Wed4:5011.46:0912.411:25-1.36:327:44New Moon3Wed
4Thu5:4711.66:3812.612:083.012:09-0.36:347:42New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:4511.57:0912.712:511.612:531.16:357:40Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:4711.27:4312.51:350.41:392.86:367:38Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:5210.98:1912.12:21-0.32:284.66:387:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:0410.69:0011.43:11-0.73:246.26:397:34First Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:3010.49:4910.64:04-0.64:397.46:407:32First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:1010.55:04-0.26:297.96:427:30First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:3410.86:110.28:157.56:437:28First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:149.13:3311.27:210.59:226.76:447:26Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:389.04:1611.38:260.610:075.96:467:24Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:469.24:4811.49:210.610:415.26:477:22Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:409.65:1211.310:060.611:094.56:487:20Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:269.85:3111.210:430.911:333.86:497:18Full Moon16Tue
17Wed5:0610.15:4611.211:171.511:563.06:517:16Full Moon17Wed
18Thu5:4510.26:0311.311:492.26:527:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:2410.46:2211.312:202.212:203.16:537:12Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:0510.56:4411.212:471.412:534.16:557:10Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:4810.67:0811.01:170.81:275.16:567:08Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:3510.67:3310.71:510.32:056.26:577:06Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:2810.48:0110.32:290.02:487.26:597:04Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:3310.28:349.93:14-0.13:448.07:007:02Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:5810.19:239.44:070.05:118.57:017:00Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:3310.35:090.17:078.37:036:58Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:3610.76:190.18:227.67:046:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:249.03:1711.27:290.09:076.57:056:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:479.53:4911.68:31-0.29:455.07:076:51Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:5710.24:1712.09:260.010:233.47:086:49Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:03 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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