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 6h 25m 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 - May 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:0310.88:1411.712:566.51:05-1.84:537:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:4310.49:1211.61:487.01:52-1.64:527:21Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:329.810:1611.52:527.32:46-1.24:507:22Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:389.211:2211.54:117.33:46-0.64:487:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:028.65:366.64:520.14:477:25Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:2311.711:36 AM8.56:485.56:010.84:457:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:1411.91:048.97:434.17:081.54:447:27Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:5612.12:189.68:282.58:092.24:427:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:3312.33:2310.39:101.09:053.04:417:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:0712.44:2111.09:48-0.29:563.94:407:31New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:4012.35:1411.510:26-1.210:464.74:387:33New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:1412.06:0511.911:03-1.811:355.54:377:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:4911.66:5412.111:40-2.14:367:35Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:2611.07:4212.112:266.212:19-2.04:347:36Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:0510.38:3011.91:206.712:59-1.54:337:38Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:499.69:2011.72:196.91:41-0.94:327:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:408.810:1211.53:266.92:27-0.14:317:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:418.111:0511.34:426.63:180.84:297:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:567.611:5511.15:546.04:141.84:287:43First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:207.46:515.25:162.64:277:44First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:3911.112:417.67:344.26:183.34:267:45Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:1611.21:508.28:083.27:173.94:257:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:4711.22:488.98:372.18:094.54:247:47Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:1511.33:379.79:051.08:575.14:237:49Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:4211.34:2210.49:34-0.19:435.74:227:50Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:1011.45:0511.110:06-1.110:276.34:217:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:4011.45:4911.710:40-2.011:126.74:207:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:1311.36:3412.111:19-2.611:597.14:207:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:5111.17:2112.312:00-2.94:197:54Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:3410.78:1012.412:507.312:45-2.94:187:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:2410.29:0212.41:477.31:34-2.44:177:56Waning 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 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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