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 07m at 2:14 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:01 am (10.1 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 - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:3311.15:5711.012:214.86:075:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:1711.06:3110.812:360.01:015.56:095:49Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:0610.97:1010.41:17-0.21:486.26:105:47Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:0310.77:5610.02:03-0.22:456.76:115:45Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:0910.68:579.52:560.13:577.06:135:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:2210.610:149.23:560.45:216.76:145:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:2810.95:030.76:365.96:165:39Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:2111.36:110.97:344.66:175:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:579.72:0411.77:161.18:223.26:185:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:0610.42:4212.18:141.59:061.76:205:33Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:0711.13:1812.49:071.99:470.46:215:31New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:0311.73:5412.59:572.610:29-0.76:235:29New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:5612.14:3012.510:463.411:10-1.46:245:27New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:4912.35:0912.211:344.211:52-1.76:255:25Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:4212.25:5011.712:255.06:275:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:3512.16:3411.012:35-1.51:185.86:285:21Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:3111.77:2310.21:21-1.02:196.36:305:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:3111.48:209.32:09-0.33:316.56:315:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:3511.19:308.63:020.64:566.36:335:16First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:3911.010:538.24:011.66:155.86:345:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:3510.95:072.37:154.96:355:12First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:178.31:2011.06:132.97:594.16:375:11Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:298.71:5511.17:153.38:333.26:385:09Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:279.32:2411.18:073.79:022.36:405:07Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:149.92:5011.28:524.19:281.56:415:05Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:5610.43:1611.39:334.59:550.76:435:04Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:3410.93:4211.310:115.010:23-0.16:445:02Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:1111.34:1011.310:485.410:54-0.76:465:00Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:4911.64:4111.211:265.911:29-1.26:474:59Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:2911.85:1511.012:076.36:494:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:1211.95:5410.712:08-1.412:526.66:504:55Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 5:07 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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