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 6h 11m at 8:24 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:5312.110:458.23:411.75:384.87:344:22Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:4012.24:422.76:323.57:364:21Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:138.512:2512.45:493.77:201.97:374:21Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:329.41:0912.66:574.68:050.47:384:20Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:4010.41:5112.88:015.28:49-1.17:394:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:3911.42:3312.99:015.79:32-2.37:404:20New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:3312.33:1612.99:586.110:16-3.07:414:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:2412.94:0112.610:526.411:01-3.37:424:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:1313.24:4912.111:476.511:46-3.17:444:19Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:0213.35:4011.412:436.47:444:19Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:5113.36:3510.612:33-2.51:426.37:454:19Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:3913.17:369.71:20-1.42:455.97:464:19Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:2812.88:468.82:10-0.13:535.47:474:19First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:1612.510:088.23:021.35:024.77:484:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:0412.211:438.14:002.86:053.87:494:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:5111.95:054.26:592.87:504:20First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:158.512:3411.76:165.37:431.97:504:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:309.31:1411.57:276.18:201.17:514:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:2810.11:5011.48:296.68:530.37:524:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:1410.92:2411.29:226.99:24-0.27:524:21Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:5211.42:5711.110:077.19:55-0.77:534:21Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:2611.83:3111.010:477.310:27-1.17:534:22Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:5612.14:0610.811:247.311:00-1.37:544:22Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:2612.34:4210.612:007.27:544:23Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:5712.55:2210.412:397.07:554:23Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:3012.66:0610.012:13-1.21:216.77:554:24Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:0512.76:569.612:53-0.82:076.27:554:25Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:4312.77:549.11:34-0.12:585.67:564:26Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:2312.79:038.72:190.93:544.87:564:26Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:0612.710:258.43:092.24:523.77:564:27Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:5212.611:548.74:063.65:532.67:564:28Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:30 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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