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 3h 59m 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 - Feb 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:3312.26:479.712:330.21:365.27:355:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:0112.27:369.31:081.02:154.67:345:12Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:3212.18:328.91:442.12:583.97:335:14Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:0511.99:398.62:233.43:463.27:315:15Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:4111.611:028.63:074.84:392.47:305:17Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat10:2211.44:026.35:351.47:295:18Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:429.111:11 AM11.25:207.56:320.47:275:20Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:1110.012:0711.26:538.17:28-0.77:265:21Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:1311.01:0611.38:138.18:21-1.67:245:23Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:5911.82:0411.69:137.79:12-2.47:235:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:3912.43:0011.810:047.010:01-2.87:215:26New Moon11Thu
12Fri5:1612.83:5612.010:506.210:48-2.87:205:28New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:5313.14:5211.911:365.211:35-2.27:185:29New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:3013.35:4911.612:234.37:165:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:0713.36:4911.112:21-1.21:123.47:155:32Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:4513.17:5210.41:070.22:022.67:135:34Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:2412.89:039.81:552.02:552.07:115:35First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:0512.310:289.42:473.83:521.67:105:37First Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:5111.63:495.54:521.37:085:38First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:119.510:44 AM10.95:126.85:541.17:065:40First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:4710.111:44 AM10.46:537.46:550.87:055:41Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:5610.912:4810.08:177.37:500.57:035:43Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:4511.41:469.99:166.98:380.37:015:44Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:2211.72:3710.09:596.49:200.16:595:46Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:5211.83:2010.110:326.09:570.06:575:47Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:1611.84:0010.311:005.610:310.16:565:49Full Moon26Fri
27Sat5:3611.84:3810.411:265.111:040.36:545:50Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:5711.85:1610.411:524.511:370.76:525:52Full Moon28Sun
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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