Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 7:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:27 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:4911.72:0210.79:558.69:17-1.17:564:30Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:2112.12:4210.710:358.49:54-1.67:564:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:5012.33:2310.711:088.210:31-1.97:564:32Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:1712.44:0310.711:407.911:08-2.17:554:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:4312.64:4610.612:137.57:554:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:1012.75:3310.412:506.97:554:35Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:3812.86:2510.112:24-1.51:326.07:554:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:0713.07:249.61:03-0.52:175.07:544:38Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:3813.08:329.01:440.93:083.97:544:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:1212.99:538.72:272.64:022.67:544:40Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:4912.811:358.83:154.64:591.47:534:41Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:3212.54:166.55:570.17:534:43Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:299.611:21 AM12.25:408.06:56-0.97:524:44Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:5710.712:1812.07:208.87:52-1.87:514:45Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:5711.71:1911.88:458.88:44-2.57:514:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:4212.42:1811.69:488.39:34-2.87:504:48New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:2112.83:1511.510:397.710:20-2.77:494:49New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:5713.04:0911.311:257.011:04-2.47:494:51New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:2913.05:0110.912:086.27:484:52New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:5912.95:5410.412:515.57:474:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:2812.96:489.912:26-0.51:344.77:464:55Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:5612.77:459.31:050.82:174.07:454:56Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:2512.58:508.81:442.43:023.37:444:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:5612.110:088.52:234.23:492.77:434:59First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:2911.611:538.63:085.94:392.17:425:01First Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:0811.14:077.45:321.67:415:02First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:509.310:54 AM10.65:458.56:271.17:405:04First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:0610.211:50 AM10.27:428.87:190.67:395:05Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:5111.012:4810.18:568.68:08-0.17:375:07Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:2511.51:4110.29:418.38:52-0.77:365:08Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:5311.82:2910.410:137.99:32-1.27:355:10Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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