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 5h 11m at 5:25 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:21 pm (9.4 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 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:118.12:0211.37:032.88:403.76:524:54Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:138.72:2611.47:543.39:042.76:544:52Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:049.42:4711.58:393.99:271.66:554:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:4910.13:0811.69:204.69:510.56:574:49Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:3110.73:3011.69:595.410:18-0.56:584:48Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:1311.33:5311.610:386.210:49-1.47:004:46Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:5511.84:2011.411:197.011:24-2.07:014:45Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:3912.14:5011.212:037.67:034:43Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:2712.25:2410.912:02-2.312:518.17:044:42Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:2112.16:0610.412:46-2.31:488.47:064:41Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:2112.07:019.81:35-1.93:008.47:074:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:2511.98:169.02:30-1.34:267.97:084:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:2511.99:538.43:31-0.45:476.87:104:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:1712.04:380.66:485.37:114:36Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:5912.35:471.77:363.67:134:35Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:088.91:3512.56:542.88:181.87:144:34Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:259.72:0712.67:563.88:570.17:164:33Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:3110.72:3912.68:534.99:34-1.27:174:31New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:2911.63:1012.49:476.010:10-2.27:194:30New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:2212.23:4212.110:396.810:46-2.67:204:29New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:1112.64:1611.611:317.511:23-2.77:224:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:5812.84:5211.012:237.97:234:28Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:4412.75:3310.312:02-2.31:198.07:244:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:2912.56:189.512:42-1.72:208.07:264:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:1612.17:128.81:26-0.93:297.77:274:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:0411.98:188.12:120.14:437.17:284:25First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:5111.79:397.63:031.15:496.37:304:24First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:3411.611:107.43:582.26:395.37:314:23First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:1211.64:573.27:174.27:324:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:397.712:4511.65:584.37:483.07:344:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 9:23 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 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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