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 35m 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 - Feb 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:439.911:06 AM11.55:498.76:45-1.07:345:11Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:5810.912:1611.47:338.87:46-1.77:335:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:4711.71:2511.48:488.38:42-2.37:315:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:2612.32:2911.69:437.49:33-2.57:305:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:0012.63:2911.610:306.410:20-2.47:295:17New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:3212.94:2511.611:145.311:05-1.77:275:19New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:0313.15:2111.311:574.311:48-0.77:265:21New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:3313.16:1710.912:403.37:245:22Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:0413.07:1410.412:290.71:232.57:235:24Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:3512.88:169.91:112.32:081.97:215:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:0812.39:259.41:544.02:541.57:205:27First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:4411.710:539.22:425.73:441.47:185:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:2511.03:437.14:391.37:175:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:439.510:16 AM10.35:178.15:401.37:155:31First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:1410.111:20 AM9.87:138.36:411.17:135:33Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:1110.712:289.68:307.97:380.87:125:35Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:4911.11:309.79:187.48:270.47:105:36Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:1811.32:219.99:516.99:080.17:085:38Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:4111.53:0610.210:186.39:45-0.17:065:39Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:0011.73:4810.410:435.610:200.07:055:41Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:1811.84:2910.611:094.810:540.37:035:42Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:3712.15:1210.711:383.911:281.07:015:44Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:5912.35:5710.712:112.86:595:45Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:2312.46:4710.612:032.012:471.86:585:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:5112.47:4110.412:403.21:271.06:565:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:2112.28:4410.21:194.62:130.36:545:50Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:5611.910:009.92:036.03:04-0.16:525:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:3911.511:409.92:587.34:04-0.36:505:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:3610.94:198.35:11-0.46:485:54Third Quarter29Tue
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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