Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 2:02 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:29 pm (12.1 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 - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:0911.04:532.87:034.86:524:54First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:138.012:5011.15:573.47:403.86:544:52Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:258.51:2511.36:574.08:122.76:554:51Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:239.31:5611.57:514.58:421.56:574:49Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:1310.12:2611.68:405.09:130.36:584:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:5710.92:5611.89:265.49:46-0.87:004:46Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:4011.53:2911.910:105.910:22-1.77:014:45Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:2312.14:0411.910:546.311:01-2.47:034:43Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:0812.44:4411.811:416.611:44-2.77:044:42Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:5612.65:2911.412:316.87:064:41Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:4612.66:2010.912:30-2.61:276.97:074:39Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:3912.57:2010.21:19-2.02:316.77:094:38Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:3512.38:329.42:12-1.13:446.27:104:37Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:3212.39:588.73:100.15:005.27:124:36Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:2712.211:358.64:131.56:094.07:134:35Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:1712.35:232.87:072.57:144:34Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:089.11:0212.36:343.97:561.17:164:32Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:259.91:4312.27:424.88:380.07:174:31Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:2810.82:2012.18:445.69:16-0.97:194:30Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:2111.52:5511.99:396.19:52-1.57:204:29New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:0712.03:2911.610:286.510:27-1.77:224:29New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:4812.34:0411.211:146.811:01-1.77:234:28New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:2612.44:4010.711:587.011:36-1.57:244:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:0112.45:1910.312:427.17:264:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:3712.36:029.812:13-1.21:277.07:274:25Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:1312.16:499.212:51-0.62:166.87:284:24Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:5212.07:438.61:310.13:106.57:304:24Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:3211.98:478.02:141.04:085.97:314:23First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:1411.810:037.73:012.15:065.27:324:23First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:5711.711:307.73:533.25:584.27:344:22First 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 5:15 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 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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