Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 17m at 10:14 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - May 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:4010.38:4311.61:376.41:34-1.24:537:19Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:289.89:3811.52:326.52:23-0.84:527:21First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:289.310:3711.43:386.53:18-0.24:507:22First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:438.811:3511.54:526.04:200.64:487:23First Quarter4Thu
5Fri11:088.66:035.05:261.44:477:25First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:2911.712:348.97:033.76:342.14:457:26Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:1612.01:519.67:552.37:382.74:447:27Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:5912.22:5710.48:400.88:383.44:427:29Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:3812.33:5611.19:23-0.59:334.04:417:30Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:1712.44:5011.710:05-1.510:264.64:407:31Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:5612.25:4212.110:45-2.211:175.24:387:33Full Moon11Thu
12Fri4:3611.86:3112.311:27-2.44:377:34Full Moon12Fri
13Sat5:1811.37:2012.312:085.612:08-2.24:367:35Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:0310.68:0812.21:026.012:51-1.74:347:36Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:519.98:5711.91:596.11:35-0.94:337:38Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:459.19:4611.63:026.12:220.04:327:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:478.310:3711.44:115.93:131.14:317:40Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:027.811:2711.25:225.34:092.14:297:41Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri11:267.66:244.65:103.14:287:43Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:1311.112:497.87:143.76:143.94:277:44Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:5411.12:008.47:532.77:164.64:267:45Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:3011.12:579.18:261.88:125.14:257:46Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:0211.13:459.88:560.99:015.54:247:47Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:3311.14:2610.59:260.09:455.94:237:48Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:0411.15:0511.09:57-0.810:276.24:227:50New Moon25Thu
26Fri3:3611.15:4211.510:30-1.511:096.54:217:51New Moon26Fri
27Sat4:1111.06:2111.811:07-2.011:526.64:207:52New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:4810.87:0112.111:46-2.34:207:53Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:3110.67:4412.212:386.612:28-2.34:197:54Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:1910.28:2912.31:296.51:13-1.94:187:55Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:149.79:1712.32:256.22:02-1.24:177:56Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (82% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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