Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 9:28 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 3:56 pm (10.5 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 - Mar 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:0711.111:009.43:095.43:571.86:495:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:5410.44:196.64:541.86:485:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:399.610:51 AM9.85:547.35:551.76:465:57First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:0010.111:56 AM9.57:297.36:551.46:445:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:5610.61:009.48:356.97:491.16:426:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:3511.01:569.69:196.48:350.86:406:01Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:0511.32:439.99:525.99:160.56:386:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:3011.53:2510.210:195.49:540.36:366:04Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:5311.64:0510.510:454.810:290.46:346:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:1511.84:4510.711:134.111:050.66:326:07Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:3911.95:2710.811:443.311:411.26:306:08Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:0612.06:1210.912:182.46:286:10Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:3512.17:0110.812:192.012:561.66:266:11Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:0712.07:5510.712:593.11:390.96:246:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:4211.78:5710.41:424.32:270.56:226:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:2311.310:1210.22:335.63:210.26:206:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:1310.811:4310.23:386.74:220.16:186:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:1810.35:067.35:290.06:166:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:1310.711:36 AM10.06:447.26:38-0.26:146:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:1811.212:5410.18:016.57:43-0.46:126:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:0611.72:0410.48:565.58:40-0.56:106:23Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:4512.13:0510.89:414.49:31-0.36:086:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon4:1912.34:0011.110:213.310:170.26:066:26New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:5012.44:5211.311:002.411:010.96:046:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:2112.35:4211.311:371.611:441.96:026:28New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:5212.16:3111.212:141.06:006:30Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:2411.87:2111.012:263.012:520.65:586:31Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:5711.48:1410.71:104.21:310.55:566:33Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:3310.89:1210.41:585.32:130.65:546:34Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:1410.110:1910.22:536.22:590.95:526:35First Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:029.411:3810.14:056.93:511.35:506:37First Quarter31Tue
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 6:42 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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