Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 3:32 pm (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:149.88:5412.92:135.21:47-1.04:178:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:289.09:3412.83:134.12:370.84:178:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:538.310:1412.54:142.93:312.94:188:09Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:348.310:5612.25:141.74:334.94:188:08Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:198.96:110.75:516.54:198:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:479.97:03-0.27:207.54:208:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:2611.23:5010.97:51-0.88:417.94:218:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:1310.84:3911.58:35-1.29:447.94:218:07Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:5910.55:1811.89:15-1.510:337.74:228:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:4310.35:5111.99:52-1.611:127.44:238:06New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:2510.16:1911.810:28-1.611:457.24:248:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:0710.06:4311.811:04-1.54:258:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:489.87:0611.812:176.811:39 AM-1.34:268:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:319.67:2911.912:496.312:13-0.84:278:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:169.37:5311.91:235.712:48-0.14:288:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:058.98:2012.02:015.01:220.94:298:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:008.58:4811.92:424.11:582.24:308:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:048.29:1811.83:263.22:363.84:318:00First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:218.19:5111.54:132.33:205.44:327:59First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:568.410:2911.35:041.24:176.94:337:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:409.25:580.25:408.14:347:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:5810.16:53-0.97:168.74:357:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:1211.23:5111.07:48-1.98:348.64:367:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:1211.34:3311.68:41-2.89:338.14:377:54Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:1111.55:1012.19:31-3.410:237.44:397:52Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:1011.65:4512.410:20-3.611:116.44:407:51Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:0911.56:2012.711:07-3.311:595.44:417:50Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:0811.26:5412.911:53-2.44:427:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:1010.77:2912.912:494.212:39-1.04:437:48Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:1410.18:0412.81:393.11:250.74:457:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:259.48:4112.52:322.22:122.74:467:45Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:33 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 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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