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 24m at 2:58 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 am (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:5811.72:5711.010:137.310:00-1.27:354:21New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:3412.13:3010.810:567.510:31-1.47:364:21New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:0712.24:0410.611:357.611:04-1.47:384:21New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:3712.34:4010.312:127.57:394:20New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:0712.35:1910.012:497.47:404:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:3912.36:019.612:15-1.11:307.17:414:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:1212.36:489.112:53-0.62:146.87:424:19Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:4812.37:438.61:320.13:046.27:434:19Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:2612.38:498.12:141.03:565.57:444:19First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:0412.310:097.93:002.24:504.57:454:19First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:4412.211:408.13:513.65:423.27:464:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:2512.24:524.96:321.77:474:19First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:118.912:0812.36:026.27:190.27:484:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:2710.012:5212.47:157.08:05-1.27:494:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:2711.11:3712.68:237.58:51-2.57:494:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:1912.02:2512.69:257.79:37-3.37:504:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:0712.73:1412.610:207.610:24-3.87:514:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:5213.14:0612.311:147.311:11-3.77:514:20Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:3613.35:0111.912:086.87:524:21Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:1913.45:5911.21:036.27:534:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:0213.47:0110.312:45-2.12:015.57:534:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:4413.28:109.41:33-0.73:024.77:544:22Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:2713.09:308.72:231.04:053.87:544:23Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:1012.611:058.43:162.95:072.97:554:23Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:5412.24:164.76:062.07:554:24Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:498.811:40 AM11.85:316.36:591.17:554:25Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:199.612:2611.46:587.37:450.47:564:25Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:2510.61:1011.18:187.88:26-0.27:564:26Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:1411.41:5310.89:217.99:03-0.67:564:27Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:5311.92:3310.710:107.89:38-1.07:564:28New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:2512.13:1110.610:497.710:12-1.17:564:29New Moon31Fri
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 6:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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