Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:32 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 30m at 9:34 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:3510.26:27-1.16:558.64:477:43Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:3511.17:27-2.08:228.54:497:42Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:5711.24:2011.78:24-2.69:257.94:507:40Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:0211.34:5912.19:18-3.010:167.14:517:39Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:0311.45:3312.310:07-3.011:026.14:527:38Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:0011.36:0512.410:53-2.611:465.14:547:36Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:5711.06:3612.511:37-1.74:557:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:5410.67:0712.412:314.212:20-0.54:567:33Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:5210.07:3712.31:153.21:011.14:587:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:549.58:0812.02:012.51:442.94:597:30Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:039.18:4111.52:471.92:304.75:007:28Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:268.99:1810.93:361.43:256.35:027:27Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:129.14:281.24:467.65:037:25Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:539.75:241.06:428.15:047:23Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:5810.46:230.88:147.95:057:22Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:039.43:4210.97:200.59:097.55:077:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:069.44:1611.18:110.09:467.15:087:18Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:009.64:4211.38:55-0.410:146.65:097:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:469.85:0411.49:34-0.710:396.15:117:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:2810.15:2411.510:10-0.811:055.55:127:13New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:0910.25:4311.710:45-0.611:334.65:137:11New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:5110.36:0311.911:19-0.15:157:09New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:3710.46:2612.012:043.611:54 AM0.85:167:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:2710.36:5112.112:402.612:302.05:177:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:2110.17:2012.01:191.61:093.55:197:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:239.97:5211.82:030.71:515.15:207:02First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:379.78:3011.42:530.02:416.65:217:00First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:119.69:1910.93:49-0.43:517.85:236:58First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:0310.04:53-0.65:388.55:246:56First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:2110.76:03-0.97:248.25:256:54Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:1111.27:10-1.28:327.35:276:52Waxing 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 1:03 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 37% 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 (37% 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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