Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 9:28 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:1912.47:0710.81:11-2.12:036.56:534:53Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:2312.28:0910.02:04-1.53:176.76:544:51First Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:3112.09:269.23:02-0.64:436.36:564:50First Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:3812.010:598.74:060.46:065.56:574:48First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:3812.05:171.47:124.36:594:47Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:328.81:2712.16:272.28:043.17:004:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:509.32:0812.17:332.88:462.07:024:44Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:5510.02:4212.18:303.59:221.07:034:43Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:4910.63:1211.99:214.19:540.37:054:41Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:3611.13:3911.710:064.810:24-0.37:064:40Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:1811.54:0711.410:495.410:53-0.67:084:39Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:5711.74:3611.011:306.011:23-0.87:094:38Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:3411.95:0710.712:116.57:114:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:1211.95:4210.212:546.87:124:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:5111.96:219.712:31-0.71:427.07:144:34Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:3311.87:049.11:09-0.32:357.17:154:33Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:1911.77:578.51:510.23:387.07:174:32Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:1011.69:028.02:380.94:486.67:184:31Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:0111.510:217.73:311.65:515.97:194:30Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:4911.611:447.94:292.46:414.97:214:29Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:3211.85:323.17:213.77:224:28Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:008.51:1012.06:353.77:582.37:244:27Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:049.41:4612.27:354.38:350.97:254:26Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:0110.42:2112.48:304.89:12-0.67:264:26Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:5311.32:5712.69:225.39:52-1.87:284:25New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:4312.13:3612.610:135.810:33-2.77:294:24New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:3312.74:1712.511:056.211:17-3.27:304:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:2413.15:0312.111:586.57:324:23Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:1613.25:5411.512:03-3.212:556.77:334:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:1013.26:5110.712:52-2.71:586.67:344:22Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 11:21 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 74% 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 Waxing Gibbous (74% 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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