Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 8:10 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 36m at 2:56 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jun 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:3611.67:1112.611:39-3.34:177:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:2011.08:0012.612:397.012:22-2.84:167:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:0810.28:4912.41:387.11:06-2.14:167:58Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:029.39:3812.12:426.91:53-1.14:157:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:038.510:2611.83:526.52:420.04:158:00First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:147.811:1211.65:015.83:351.24:148:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:377.411:5511.46:034.94:322.54:148:02First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:067.46:543.95:343.64:138:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:3311.31:297.97:352.96:374.74:138:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:0611.22:388.68:091.87:385.54:138:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:3611.13:359.58:400.88:346.34:138:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:0511.14:2210.39:09-0.19:246.84:128:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:3311.05:0310.99:39-1.010:107.34:128:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:0310.95:4111.510:11-1.710:547.64:128:06Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:3410.76:1911.910:45-2.211:377.84:128:07Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:0910.66:5712.111:23-2.64:128:07Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:4810.47:3712.312:217.812:04-2.74:128:08Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:3310.18:1812.41:087.612:48-2.54:128:08Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:259.79:0112.42:007.31:34-2.04:128:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:279.29:4512.42:576.72:23-1.14:128:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:408.510:2912.43:595.83:160.14:128:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:058.111:1312.55:024.54:141.64:138:09Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:418.111:5612.56:013.05:183.24:138:09Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:178.76:551.46:274.74:138:09Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:3912.52:409.77:44-0.27:395.84:148:09Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:2112.43:4710.78:30-1.58:476.64:148:09Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:0312.24:4411.69:14-2.59:497.14:148:10New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:4612.05:3412.29:56-3.010:467.34:158:09New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:3011.66:1912.510:38-3.211:397.24:158:09New Moon29Wed
30Thu4:1511.17:0112.511:20-2.94:168:09New Moon30Thu
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 5:33 pm — 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 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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