Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 3:32 pm (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 10:12 am (9.3 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 - Mar 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:5611.012:4610.48:117.97:56-1.16:505:53Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:3111.61:5510.99:006.88:50-1.46:485:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:0112.12:5811.39:435.49:39-1.36:465:56New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:3012.53:5711.610:253.910:25-0.76:455:58New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:0012.84:5411.811:062.511:100.36:435:59New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:3113.15:5211.711:491.211:541.66:416:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:0413.16:5111.512:330.26:396:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:4012.97:5311.112:403.21:18-0.36:376:03Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:1712.49:0010.71:294.72:05-0.56:356:05Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:5911.610:2010.42:246.12:57-0.26:336:06First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:4710.711:5610.33:347.23:540.36:316:08First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:479.85:137.84:590.86:296:09First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:2410.511:05 AM9.26:597.56:101.16:276:11First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:2510.812:279.08:106.87:161.26:256:12Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:0811.11:379.28:576.08:111.26:236:14Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:3911.22:339.59:325.28:561.36:216:15Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:0211.23:199.810:014.59:341.56:196:16Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:2011.24:0110.110:253.710:082.06:176:18Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:3711.34:4110.310:492.910:412.66:156:19Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:5411.45:2010.611:142.011:133.36:136:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:1411.56:0010.711:421.211:464.26:116:22Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:3711.56:4310.912:130.56:096:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:0311.37:2810.812:215.112:480.06:076:25Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:3111.18:2010.712:596.01:28-0.46:056:26Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:0310.89:2010.51:416.92:13-0.56:036:28Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:4110.410:3610.32:337.63:06-0.46:016:29Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:339.93:458.14:08-0.25:596:31Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:0110.49:51 AM9.55:258.15:16-0.15:576:32Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:1110.711:23 AM9.36:537.36:250.05:556:33Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:5811.112:499.67:526.17:290.15:536:35Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:3511.62:0210.28:384.58:260.45:516:36Waning Crescent31Sun
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 12:52 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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