Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 2:45 pm (3.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 9:03 am (9.7 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 - Jun 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:128.010:3111.94:185.23:281.64:177:57Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:357.811:1211.95:144.14:242.94:167:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:048.16:062.75:264.24:157:59Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:298.96:551.16:355.44:158:00Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:3612.12:429.97:43-0.57:446.24:148:01Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:1912.33:4411.08:29-1.98:496.84:148:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:0412.34:3811.89:15-3.09:497.04:148:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:5112.35:2912.410:01-3.710:467.04:138:03New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:4012.16:1712.710:48-4.011:416.84:138:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:3211.77:0412.911:35-3.74:138:04Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:2811.17:4912.912:386.512:23-3.14:128:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:2710.38:3412.71:365.91:11-2.04:128:05Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:319.59:1712.62:365.32:00-0.64:128:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:428.710:0012.33:394.52:511.04:128:06First Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:038.110:4312.04:423.63:462.74:128:07First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:377.911:2511.65:422.64:474.44:128:07First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:128.46:351.75:595.74:128:08Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:0711.32:339.27:220.87:176.74:128:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:4711.03:3510.18:030.18:287.24:128:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:2710.74:2210.88:40-0.59:267.44:128:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:0510.55:0111.29:15-1.010:137.54:138:09Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:4210.45:3411.59:48-1.410:527.54:138:09Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:1910.36:0311.710:22-1.611:277.34:138:09Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:5610.26:3011.810:57-1.84:138:09Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:3510.06:5812.012:017.111:33 AM-1.74:148:09Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:179.87:2712.112:376.712:10-1.54:148:10Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:029.57:5712.31:156.212:48-1.04:158:10Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:539.18:3012.31:585.61:28-0.24:158:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:518.79:0412.42:444.72:091.04:168:09Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:588.39:4112.33:343.72:552.44:168:09Third Quarter30Wed
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 11:54 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 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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