Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 3:14 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 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 - Dec 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:3911.611:477.44:152.86:454.77:364:21First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:1411.65:143.97:203.57:374:20First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:138.012:4511.76:165.07:502.27:384:20Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:248.91:1511.77:176.18:200.97:394:20Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:229.91:4311.78:146.98:50-0.37:404:20Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:1110.92:1211.79:087.69:23-1.57:424:19Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:5511.72:4411.79:588.29:59-2.47:434:19Full Moon7Sun
8Mon5:3812.33:1911.710:458.510:39-3.07:444:19Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:2012.73:5911.611:338.611:21-3.37:454:19Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:0412.94:4511.312:228.67:454:19Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:4912.95:3710.912:07-3.31:168.37:464:19Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:3512.96:3810.212:55-2.72:177.77:474:19Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:2212.87:509.41:45-1.83:236.87:484:19Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:0712.89:158.62:38-0.44:335.67:494:19Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:5112.710:558.23:351.25:374.17:504:20Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:3412.74:373.16:342.47:504:20Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:428.512:1512.65:464.97:240.87:514:20Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:169.612:5412.57:026.48:09-0.67:524:20Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:2910.81:3312.28:177.48:49-1.67:524:21Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:2811.82:1111.99:248.09:28-2.27:534:21New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:1612.52:5011.510:238.310:05-2.47:534:22New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:5712.93:3011.111:148.310:43-2.47:544:22New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:3412.94:1110.712:008.27:544:23New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:0812.84:5310.312:437.97:544:24Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:4012.65:389.91:247.67:554:24Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:1112.56:269.412:37-1.12:077.27:554:25Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:4312.37:198.81:16-0.32:536.67:554:26Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:1512.28:198.21:550.73:425.97:554:26First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:4812.19:317.72:351.94:325.17:564:27First Quarter29Mon
30Tue10:2212.010:587.63:183.45:214.07:564:28First Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:5611.84:064.96:042.77:564:29First Quarter31Wed
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 12:25 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 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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