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 6h 22m 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 - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:5811.53:279.59:282.29:073.34:527:20Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:2211.44:1510.09:561.39:494.14:517:21Full Moon2Wed
3Thu3:4211.24:5910.510:220.510:284.94:497:23Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:0211.15:3910.910:47-0.111:065.74:487:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:2410.96:1711.211:14-0.711:446.44:467:25Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:4910.66:5611.411:44-1.14:457:27Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:1710.37:3611.512:246.912:17-1.24:437:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:479.98:1911.51:087.412:53-1.24:427:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:209.59:0811.41:577.71:35-1.04:407:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:589.010:0211.32:567.82:21-0.64:397:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:528.510:5911.24:087.73:14-0.14:387:33Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:098.011:5211.35:267.24:120.54:367:35Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:407.86:266.35:151.14:357:36Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:3711.512:088.17:115.06:181.74:347:37Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:1511.81:268.77:513.57:182.54:327:38Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:4812.12:349.78:281.78:163.34:317:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:2112.33:3610.69:07-0.19:104.34:307:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:5512.54:3411.59:47-1.710:035.24:297:42New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:3012.65:3112.210:28-2.910:576.14:287:43New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:0912.46:2812.611:11-3.711:526.84:277:45New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:5112.07:2512.811:56-3.84:267:46Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:3711.48:2212.712:517.212:44-3.44:257:47Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:3010.59:2012.51:567.31:34-2.64:247:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:319.510:1812.23:117.12:28-1.44:237:49First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:438.611:1512.04:326.53:26-0.14:227:50First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:107.95:485.54:281.24:217:51First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:0611.811:45 AM7.76:504.45:342.54:207:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:5011.71:148.07:393.26:403.64:197:53Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:2611.52:288.68:182.07:424.54:187:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:5611.43:299.48:511.08:385.44:187:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:2211.24:2010.29:200.19:286.24:177:56Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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