Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 7:59 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 41m at 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 - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:3310.08:3412.32:073.91:500.55:498:42Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:329.49:0412.02:523.12:312.15:508:41Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:369.09:3611.73:372.53:143.85:518:40Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:518.610:1111.24:241.94:025.55:538:38Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:268.75:141.65:056.95:548:37Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:169.26:081.26:417.95:558:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:379.97:050.98:328.15:568:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:389.74:2910.58:010.59:447.95:588:32Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:409.55:0610.98:530.110:297.55:598:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:359.65:3511.29:38-0.411:017.16:008:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:249.95:5911.410:19-0.811:286.66:028:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:0810.16:2011.510:57-1.111:556.06:038:26New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:5010.36:4111.711:33-1.16:048:24New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:3410.47:0211.912:245.212:09-0.86:058:22New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:2010.47:2512.212:564.212:450.06:078:21Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:1010.47:5212.31:333.21:231.16:088:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:0510.28:2112.32:132.12:022.56:098:17Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:069.98:5412.22:571.12:444.26:118:15Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:189.69:3211.83:470.33:325.86:128:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:479.510:1811.44:42-0.24:357.26:138:12First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:379.85:45-0.66:098.26:158:10First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:0710.56:52-0.87:588.26:168:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:3510.54:0411.18:00-1.29:187.66:178:06Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:5210.54:4611.59:01-1.410:136.66:198:04Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:0110.65:2111.89:56-1.510:575.66:208:02Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:0110.85:5112.010:44-1.311:374.66:218:01Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:5610.96:1712.011:27-0.86:237:59Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:4810.86:4312.012:143.612:080.16:247:57Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:3810.67:0811.912:512.712:471.36:257:55Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:2910.47:3511.71:272.01:262.76:267:53Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:2110.28:0311.42:031.42:064.16:287:51Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 5:43 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 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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