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 48m at 7:26 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:3511.24:1612.39:510.410:311.86:085:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:2911.54:4912.310:371.111:100.96:095:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:2111.65:2212.111:222.111:480.36:115:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:1311.55:5611.812:073.36:125:44Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:0511.46:3111.312:280.012:544.46:135:42Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:0011.27:1010.61:08-0.11:455.56:155:40Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:5910.97:539.91:510.22:456.36:165:38Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:0610.78:459.12:380.64:036.96:175:36Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:2110.69:518.53:311.15:386.96:195:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:3310.74:311.77:006.46:205:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:2910.85:372.07:545.76:225:30Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:278.32:1011.06:422.28:324.96:235:28Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:328.72:4211.27:382.29:024.26:255:26Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:249.33:0911.38:252.29:283.46:265:25Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:089.83:3211.49:072.49:532.56:275:23Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:4910.33:5611.69:452.710:201.66:295:21New Moon16Fri
17Sat4:2910.84:2111.610:233.210:500.76:305:19New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:1011.24:4811.711:013.811:24-0.16:325:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:5411.65:1811.611:414.56:335:15Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:4111.85:5211.412:01-0.812:245.36:355:13Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:3311.86:3011.012:42-1.21:136.16:365:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:3011.77:1510.51:28-1.32:106.86:385:10Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:3511.58:129.92:19-1.03:227.16:395:08First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:4711.59:279.23:18-0.54:497.06:405:06First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:5911.610:588.94:240.16:166.26:425:05First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:5911.85:340.77:215.06:435:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:289.11:4712.16:441.28:123.76:455:01Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:469.62:2712.37:471.78:542.36:465:00Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:5110.33:0112.48:432.29:331.16:484:58Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:4811.03:3412.49:343.010:100.16:494:56Full Moon30Fri
31Sat4:4011.54:0512.210:223.810:45-0.66:514:55Full Moon31Sat
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 11:41 am — 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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