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 5h 57m 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 - Jul 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:208.66:521.56:225.64:178:09Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:3011.82:329.67:370.17:316.44:178:09Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:1211.93:3110.68:22-1.28:366.84:188:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:5612.04:2411.49:06-2.49:357.04:198:08Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:4112.15:1212.19:52-3.310:317.04:198:08Full Moon5Sun
6Mon3:3012.05:5912.610:38-3.811:246.74:208:07Full Moon6Mon
7Tue4:2111.86:4512.911:26-3.84:218:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:1611.47:3013.012:196.312:14-3.34:228:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:1510.78:1513.01:155.81:03-2.44:228:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:1910.09:0012.92:145.11:53-1.04:238:05Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:309.29:4512.63:164.32:450.64:248:05Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:508.510:3112.34:193.43:422.34:258:04Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:258.311:1812.05:232.54:474.04:268:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:048.76:221.56:025.44:278:03Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:0511.62:289.57:150.77:216.34:288:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:5211.23:3210.38:010.08:336.84:298:01Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:3510.94:2211.08:42-0.59:326.94:308:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:1610.75:0211.49:19-0.910:196.94:317:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:5610.55:3511.69:54-1.110:596.94:327:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:3410.36:0411.710:28-1.211:346.74:337:58New Moon20Mon
21Tue4:1210.26:3011.711:02-1.24:347:57New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:5010.06:5611.812:076.411:36 AM-1.14:357:56New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:319.87:2311.912:406.112:12-0.84:367:54Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:149.67:5211.91:165.712:48-0.34:387:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:009.28:2411.91:555.11:260.54:397:52Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:538.88:5811.82:384.52:051.64:407:51Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:538.59:3411.73:253.82:482.84:417:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:058.310:1411.64:162.93:374.24:427:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:308.410:5811.45:101.94:395.64:447:47First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:019.06:060.85:556.64:457:46Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:209.97:00-0.47:167.14:467:45Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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