Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 3:42 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 am (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Aug 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:2110.09:2312.72:543.62:360.45:498:42Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:339.410:0012.43:492.53:242.45:508:41First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:578.910:3912.04:451.64:194.55:528:39First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:398.95:420.95:276.45:538:38First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:279.66:410.37:037.65:548:36First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:1410.73:4910.57:39-0.18:478.05:568:35Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:1110.24:4511.28:33-0.410:027.75:578:33Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:119.95:2711.69:23-0.610:547.35:588:31Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:059.86:0111.710:07-0.811:317.05:598:30Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:539.86:2911.610:47-0.96:018:28Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:359.96:5111.512:026.611:24 AM-0.96:028:27Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:1510.07:1111.512:286.211:58 AM-0.86:038:25Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:549.97:3011.612:545.612:31-0.46:058:23Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:359.87:5211.71:215.01:030.26:068:22Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:189.68:1511.71:524.31:361.16:078:20Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:069.48:4011.72:273.52:092.46:098:18Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:599.29:0711.53:052.62:453.86:108:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:019.09:3611.23:471.93:245.36:118:15Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:198.910:1110.94:351.24:126.86:138:13Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:029.15:300.55:258.06:148:11Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:519.96:30-0.17:148.66:158:09Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:5610.67:34-0.88:498.56:168:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:1010.44:4011.38:36-1.69:497.96:188:06Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:2010.75:1611.79:33-2.210:367.06:198:04Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:2411.15:4812.010:26-2.511:195.86:208:02New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:2411.46:1912.311:14-2.46:228:00New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:2211.56:4912.512:024.612:00-1.76:237:58New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:2011.47:2112.612:453.312:44-0.66:247:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:2011.17:5312.51:302.21:291.06:267:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:2210.68:2712.22:161.22:142.86:277:52Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:3010.29:0311.73:040.63:044.66:287:50First Quarter31Sun
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 6:39 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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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