Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 6:06 pm (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Nov 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:5512.56:2011.412:37-2.91:257.26:534:53Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:0012.47:1310.51:26-2.52:367.66:544:51Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:1112.18:199.62:21-1.74:047.66:564:50Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun11:2312.09:458.73:22-0.65:386.86:574:48Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:2612.04:300.56:525.76:594:47Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:1712.05:421.57:474.37:004:46Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:568.61:5812.16:522.38:293.17:024:44Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:119.22:3012.07:533.09:051.97:034:43Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:119.82:5611.88:453.89:361.07:054:41Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:0310.43:1811.69:324.710:030.27:064:40New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:4911.03:4011.410:145.510:30-0.47:084:39New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:3011.44:0211.110:546.310:57-0.97:094:38New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:0911.74:2710.811:347.011:26-1.17:114:36New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:4611.94:5510.512:167.57:124:35Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:2512.05:2510.01:007.87:144:34Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:0612.05:599.512:34-1.01:508.07:154:33Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:5211.86:389.01:14-0.72:508.17:174:32Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:4211.77:308.41:59-0.24:037.87:184:31First Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:3611.68:477.92:490.45:207.37:194:30First Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:2711.710:207.63:451.16:176.47:214:29First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:1111.84:461.86:585.27:224:28First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:4912.05:492.67:343.77:244:27Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:118.61:2212.36:513.48:092.07:254:26Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:199.61:5512.67:494.38:450.27:264:26Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:2010.72:2712.88:455.29:23-1.47:284:25Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:1611.73:0212.99:386.010:03-2.87:294:24Full Moon26Mon
27Tue5:1012.53:4012.810:316.810:45-3.67:304:24Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:0413.04:2112.511:257.311:30-3.97:324:23Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:5813.25:0812.012:227.77:334:22Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:5213.26:0011.212:17-3.61:247.77:344:22Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 8:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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