Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 10:14 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 4:37 pm (10.9 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 - Sep 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:1810.12:4210.97:080.48:225.85:276:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:2410.03:2711.28:040.39:135.35:296:49Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:2110.14:0211.38:520.39:524.75:306:47Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:0910.24:3011.49:340.410:254.25:316:45Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:5110.44:5411.310:110.710:543.75:336:43Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:3010.45:1611.310:461.111:213.25:346:41Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:0810.45:3911.311:191.611:502.75:356:39Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:4610.46:0511.311:532.35:376:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:2610.46:3411.212:212.212:283.15:386:35Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:0910.27:0511.012:551.81:043.95:396:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:5610.07:4010.71:331.51:444.85:416:31Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:509.88:1810.32:151.32:305.75:426:29Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:549.69:059.93:041.23:286.55:436:27Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:119.610:039.63:591.24:466.95:456:25Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:329.95:011.06:116.95:466:23Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:3510.46:060.77:216.45:476:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:239.72:2110.97:070.48:135.55:496:19Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:2810.32:5911.58:030.08:574.45:506:17Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:2610.93:3411.98:55-0.19:393.15:516:15New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:2111.44:0912.39:430.110:211.95:536:13New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:1511.94:4512.610:300.611:040.85:546:11New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:1012.15:2312.611:171.411:49-0.15:556:09Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:0512.06:0312.512:052.45:576:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:0311.86:4512.112:35-0.612:563.65:586:05Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:0511.57:3211.51:24-0.71:514.75:596:03Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:1311.18:2510.72:16-0.52:565.76:016:01First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:2910.89:299.93:130.04:176.26:025:59First Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:5110.710:459.34:160.75:506.26:035:56First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:0310.95:241.27:105.66:055:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:079.11:5811.16:321.58:084.96:065:52Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:25 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 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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