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 6h 58m 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 - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:4011.53:2010.87:54-1.58:277.24:477:43Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:3511.64:0911.68:45-2.49:276.94:497:42Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:2911.84:5312.19:35-3.010:196.44:507:41Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:2311.85:3512.510:23-3.211:095.74:517:39Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:1911.76:1512.711:10-2.911:594.94:527:38Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:1511.46:5512.811:57-2.24:547:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:1310.97:3412.712:494.212:44-1.14:557:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:1410.38:1512.51:403.51:320.44:567:33Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:219.68:5612.22:342.82:222.04:587:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:369.19:4011.73:302.33:183.74:597:30Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:068.910:2811.14:291.84:245.35:007:28Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:469.25:291.45:486.45:017:27Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:109.86:281.07:176.85:037:25Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:1710.23:1010.57:220.68:306.85:047:23Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:1210.03:5511.08:100.29:236.65:057:22Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:0110.04:3111.38:53-0.110:036.35:077:20Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:4610.05:0011.49:31-0.310:366.05:087:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:2610.15:2411.410:06-0.411:055.65:097:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:0510.25:4711.510:41-0.411:325.25:117:15New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:4310.26:1011.611:15-0.25:127:13New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:2210.26:3511.712:024.711:49 AM0.25:137:11Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:0410.17:0211.712:344.112:240.85:157:09Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:499.97:3211.71:113.41:011.75:167:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:409.78:0511.51:512.81:402.85:177:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:389.58:4111.32:362.12:244.15:197:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:489.39:2311.03:261.53:165.45:207:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:129.310:1510.84:230.94:266.55:217:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:459.75:250.35:547.25:236:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:0310.46:29-0.47:207.15:246:56Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:2410.72:5911.17:30-1.18:266.65:256:54Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:2910.93:4311.78:26-1.69:205.85:276:52Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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