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 4h 59m 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 - Jun 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:1011.412:337.87:043.76:053.64:177:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:4811.51:438.57:412.57:064.34:167:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:2411.72:449.48:171.18:045.04:157:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:5811.83:3910.48:54-0.38:595.64:158:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:3312.04:3011.29:33-1.79:516.14:148:00Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:1012.05:2012.010:13-2.710:436.54:148:01Full Moon6Sat
7Sun3:5112.06:1012.510:56-3.411:366.74:148:02Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:3611.87:0012.811:42-3.74:138:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:2511.37:5112.912:326.812:29-3.54:138:03Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:2110.78:4312.81:316.61:20-2.84:138:04Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:249.99:3512.72:376.22:12-1.74:128:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:369.010:2812.63:475.63:09-0.34:128:05Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:008.311:1912.44:594.64:091.24:128:06Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun11:368.16:063.45:162.74:128:06Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:0712.31:108.47:042.16:264.04:128:07Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:5112.12:309.27:521.07:355.04:128:07Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:3211.83:3510.18:340.08:395.84:128:08Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:0811.64:2910.89:11-0.79:366.44:128:08Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:4211.35:1311.39:44-1.210:266.74:128:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:1610.95:5211.610:16-1.511:117.04:128:09New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:5010.66:2611.810:49-1.611:527.04:138:09New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:2510.36:5811.911:22-1.64:138:09New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:039.97:2911.912:337.011:57 AM-1.54:138:09Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:449.68:0111.91:136.812:34-1.24:138:09Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:299.28:3511.91:556.61:13-0.74:148:09Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:178.79:1211.92:416.21:530.04:148:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:138.29:5011.83:315.72:361.04:158:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:187.810:2911.74:235.03:222.14:158:09First Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:347.611:0911.75:154.04:143.34:158:09First Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:587.911:4911.76:052.95:154.54:168:09First Quarter30Tue
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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