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 5h 38m 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 - Apr 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:1711.47:2210.912:254.012:520.45:496:38Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:4711.28:1410.81:045.01:33-0.15:476:39Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:2010.89:1410.71:496.02:18-0.35:456:41Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:0010.410:2610.62:446.93:11-0.35:436:42Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:539.811:5010.73:577.54:12-0.25:416:43Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:079.45:327.65:200.05:396:45Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:0411.011:35 AM9.36:596.96:290.05:376:46Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:0011.412:579.68:015.87:340.05:356:47Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:4311.82:0910.18:484.58:320.15:336:49Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:1912.23:1110.79:303.19:250.65:316:50Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:5312.44:0811.210:101.710:131.35:296:52New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:2512.55:0311.510:500.611:002.25:276:53New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:5812.45:5811.711:29-0.411:473.35:256:54New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:3312.26:5211.712:09-0.95:236:56Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:0811.77:4711.612:354.512:50-1.15:216:57Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:4711.08:4411.41:265.51:32-0.95:196:59Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:2810.39:4711.12:256.42:17-0.45:187:00Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:179.410:5710.93:386.93:070.35:167:01First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:188.65:097.04:041.15:147:03First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:0810.810:35 AM8.06:376.55:091.75:127:04First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:0810.911:59 AM7.97:395.76:152.15:107:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:5410.91:148.28:224.97:172.45:097:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:2811.02:138.78:554.18:092.65:077:08Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:5611.13:039.29:223.28:542.95:057:10Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:1911.23:479.89:472.49:343.35:037:11Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:4111.34:2810.310:121.410:113.85:027:12Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:0411.35:0810.810:400.510:494.45:007:14Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:3011.35:5011.211:10-0.311:285.14:587:15Full Moon28Wed
29Thu4:5711.26:3411.511:45-1.14:567:17Full Moon29Thu
30Fri5:2811.17:2211.712:105.812:23-1.64:557:18Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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