Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 2:45 pm (3.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:00 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:5111.14:5312.210:20-0.410:572.85:286:50Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:4311.35:2212.511:020.411:381.55:306:48Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:3711.45:5512.611:451.55:316:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:3411.36:3012.612:210.412:302.85:326:44Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:3611.07:1012.31:07-0.41:184.35:346:42Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:4510.77:5411.81:58-0.82:135.75:356:40Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:0610.38:4711.12:53-0.83:226.85:366:38Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:4110.39:5310.33:55-0.54:547.45:386:36Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:0910.65:03-0.16:357.15:396:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:1211.06:150.17:516.35:406:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:359.72:5911.37:210.28:455.45:426:30Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:469.83:3511.58:180.49:274.55:436:28Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:4410.14:0311.59:060.710:023.65:446:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:3410.34:2611.49:471.110:322.95:456:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:1910.54:4611.410:241.811:012.25:476:22New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:0010.65:0611.310:592.611:291.65:486:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:4110.75:2811.211:343.511:581.05:496:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:2210.75:5411.012:094.55:516:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:0510.76:2210.712:300.612:455.35:526:14Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:5110.56:5310.31:050.41:256.25:536:12Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:4310.37:299.91:450.42:116.95:556:09Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:4510.08:119.32:300.63:127.55:566:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:019.99:108.93:230.84:387.85:576:05First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:2010.14:251.06:167.55:596:03First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:1910.45:301.07:206.86:006:01Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:5910.86:340.98:015.86:015:59Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:019.32:3111.27:310.88:364.66:035:57Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:039.92:5911.78:230.99:123.16:045:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:5910.73:2812.19:101.39:481.56:065:53Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:5211.33:5812.49:562.010:270.16:075:51Full Moon30Wed
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 5:52 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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