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 7h 15m 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 - Jun 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:249.69:5612.32:527.02:27-1.64:177:57Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:378.910:4912.34:046.43:24-0.54:167:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:038.311:4012.35:175.34:260.84:167:59Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:398.16:223.95:332.14:157:59Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:2712.31:128.67:172.46:423.34:158:00Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:1012.42:329.48:040.97:484.44:148:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:4912.33:3810.38:47-0.48:505.34:148:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:2612.24:3511.19:26-1.49:476.04:138:03New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:0211.95:2511.710:03-2.010:406.54:138:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:3811.56:1012.110:39-2.411:306.94:138:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:1511.06:5212.211:16-2.44:138:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:5410.57:3112.212:207.011:53 AM-2.14:128:05Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:369.98:0912.11:097.112:32-1.74:128:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:229.48:4712.02:006.91:12-1.04:128:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:138.79:2611.82:536.61:54-0.24:128:07Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:108.110:0711.63:506.22:380.74:128:07First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:167.610:4811.54:485.53:261.84:128:08First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:347.311:2811.45:424.74:183.04:128:08First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:587.46:293.75:164.14:128:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:0611.31:208.07:092.66:195.24:128:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:4211.32:298.87:461.47:236.04:128:09Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:1611.33:269.88:220.28:236.74:138:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:5011.44:1410.68:58-1.09:187.14:138:09Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:2611.44:5911.49:36-2.010:087.44:138:09Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:0311.45:4212.010:16-2.910:587.54:148:09Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:4511.46:2512.410:58-3.411:477.44:148:10Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:3211.27:0912.711:43-3.54:148:10Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:2310.97:5312.812:397.112:30-3.24:158:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:2110.48:3812.81:346.61:19-2.54:158:09Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:259.79:2312.82:345.92:09-1.34:168:09Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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