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 5h 39m 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 - Jan 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:4811.52:5211.310:007.59:53-1.47:564:29Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:2112.03:3011.410:417.410:30-1.97:564:30Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:5412.44:1111.311:217.211:09-2.27:564:31Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:2712.74:5611.212:036.87:564:32Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:0213.05:4410.912:476.37:564:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:3913.16:3810.512:32-1.71:365.77:564:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:1913.27:399.91:17-0.92:295.07:554:35Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:0113.18:499.32:040.43:274.17:554:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:4513.010:118.82:551.94:293.17:554:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:3312.811:498.93:533.65:312.07:554:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:2412.65:035.16:320.97:544:40Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:289.512:1812.36:246.37:28-0.27:544:41Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:4710.51:1112.17:456.98:19-1.07:534:43Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:4711.42:0212.08:557.09:06-1.67:534:44Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:3512.12:5111.79:546.99:49-1.97:524:45New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:1712.53:3811.510:446.710:30-1.87:514:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:5312.74:2311.211:286.411:10-1.67:514:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:2612.85:0810.812:106.07:504:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:5712.75:5410.312:515.67:494:51Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:2812.66:419.912:27-0.31:325.27:484:52Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:5912.57:319.31:040.72:154.87:474:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:3212.38:278.81:431.83:004.37:474:55Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:0812.09:338.42:233.13:493.87:464:56First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:4711.710:558.23:084.44:413.37:454:58First Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:3011.34:025.75:352.67:444:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:358.511:17 AM11.05:136.86:281.97:435:01First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:039.212:0710.86:397.57:181.17:425:02Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:0410.112:5710.87:567.78:030.27:405:04Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:4710.81:4410.98:547.68:46-0.67:395:05Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:2111.42:3011.19:397.39:28-1.37:385:07Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:5212.03:1511.410:196.810:09-1.87:375:09Full Moon31Wed
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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