Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 6:24 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:1612.74:343.86:172.07:564:29First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:408.811:59 AM12.75:435.57:100.47:564:30Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:149.812:4312.67:016.87:59-1.17:564:31Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:2711.01:2912.58:177.68:45-2.27:564:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:2512.02:1612.39:258.09:31-2.97:564:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:1512.73:0312.110:248.010:15-3.17:564:34Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:5913.13:5211.711:187.810:59-3.07:564:35Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:4013.24:4211.212:087.47:554:36Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:1913.15:3310.712:577.07:554:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:5612.96:2610.012:25-1.71:476.57:554:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:3112.77:239.31:08-0.72:385.97:544:40Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:0512.48:258.61:500.63:315.27:544:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:4012.29:398.02:332.14:254.47:534:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:1611.911:107.93:183.75:183.67:534:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:5311.54:115.46:082.77:524:45Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:568.311:33 AM11.25:216.86:541.77:514:46Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:289.312:1410.96:497.87:360.87:514:48Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:3110.312:5710.88:148.38:160.07:504:49Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:1611.11:3910.79:188.58:54-0.77:494:50Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:5211.72:2010.710:048.49:32-1.47:484:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:2312.13:0110.810:418.210:10-1.97:484:53New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:5212.43:4210.911:147.910:49-2.27:474:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:2112.64:2610.911:487.511:29-2.37:464:56New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:5012.85:1310.812:256.97:454:58Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:2112.96:0410.612:10-2.01:066.17:444:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:5313.07:0110.212:51-1.21:525.27:435:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:2713.08:069.61:340.02:434.27:425:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:0312.99:229.02:181.63:383.07:415:04First Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:4212.810:568.93:083.64:371.97:405:05First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:2612.44:085.55:370.87:385:07First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:509.311:16 AM12.15:277.26:37-0.27:375:08Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:40 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 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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