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 4h 37m 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 - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:4112.95:1312.112:116.76:534:53Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:3712.86:0311.412:14-3.21:097.06:544:51Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:3512.56:5910.51:03-2.52:167.06:564:50Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:3512.28:059.51:55-1.53:326.86:574:48Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:3511.99:258.62:52-0.24:546.16:594:47Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:3211.810:588.23:531.16:085.17:004:45Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:2211.75:002.47:063.97:024:44Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:328.31:0411.66:093.57:512.77:034:43Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:518.91:3811.57:154.48:281.77:054:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:559.72:0611.48:145.28:590.87:064:40Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:4810.42:3211.29:055.99:270.07:084:39Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:3211.02:5711.19:506.59:55-0.67:094:38New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:1011.53:2410.910:317.010:23-1.07:114:36New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:4511.83:5310.711:107.310:53-1.37:124:35New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:1912.04:2410.511:487.611:27-1.57:144:34New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:5312.14:5710.212:277.77:154:33Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:3012.15:359.912:04-1.41:097.77:174:32Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:1012.16:189.512:43-1.21:577.67:184:31Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:5312.07:109.01:26-0.82:527.37:194:30Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:3712.08:178.52:12-0.13:536.77:214:29First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:2212.09:418.13:020.84:555.77:224:28First Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:0512.111:148.13:582.05:524.47:244:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:4712.25:003.26:422.77:254:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:458.712:2812.46:074.57:281.07:264:26Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:059.71:0812.67:155.58:12-0.77:284:25Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:1110.91:4912.88:206.48:56-2.27:294:24Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:0911.92:3112.89:206.99:40-3.27:304:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:0212.63:1512.710:177.310:24-3.77:324:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:5213.14:0212.411:117.411:09-3.77:334:22Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:4013.24:5211.812:067.37:344:22Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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