Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:25 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 10:12 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:499.77:2611.712:515.612:24-0.34:477:44Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:369.37:5011.71:264.912:580.84:487:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:278.98:1611.62:034.21:332.14:497:41Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:248.58:4411.42:433.52:093.64:517:40Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:328.29:1511.13:262.72:475.14:527:38Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:588.29:4910.74:132.13:356.64:537:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:528.75:041.44:497.94:547:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:319.65:580.76:428.64:567:34Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:2710.46:54-0.18:148.74:577:32Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:1910.04:0611.07:48-0.99:098.44:587:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:1810.34:3811.58:38-1.79:487.95:007:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:1410.65:0711.89:26-2.410:257.25:017:27New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:0811.05:3512.110:12-2.711:036.25:027:26New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:0211.26:0412.310:56-2.611:445.15:037:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:5711.26:3312.611:39-1.95:057:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:5611.07:0512.712:293.912:23-0.75:067:21Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:5810.57:3812.71:162.61:071.05:077:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:0610.08:1312.52:061.51:543.05:097:17First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:249.68:5312.12:590.62:465.05:107:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:599.59:3811.43:550.03:546.75:117:14First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:509.94:57-0.35:317.95:137:12First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:1810.76:01-0.47:228.05:147:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:1811.37:05-0.68:417.55:157:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:579.94:0211.78:04-0.79:336.95:177:06Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:019.94:3711.78:55-0.810:136.25:187:05Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:5410.05:0611.79:39-0.810:455.65:197:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:4010.15:2811.510:17-0.511:135.15:217:01Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:2210.15:4711.410:52-0.111:404.45:226:59Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:0310.16:0511.411:250.65:236:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:4410.06:2511.412:083.711:57 AM1.55:256:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:289.96:4711.412:373.012:302.65:266:53Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:48 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 47% 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 (47% 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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