Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:14 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 30m at 7:59 pm (12.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:0810.812:128.97:195.76:361.85:476:39Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:0210.91:269.08:164.97:382.15:456:40Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:4211.02:269.48:584.18:292.35:436:41Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:1311.13:169.89:313.49:132.55:416:43Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:3811.13:5810.19:592.79:522.95:396:44New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:0111.14:3710.410:242.010:273.35:386:46New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:2311.25:1310.710:501.411:023.85:366:47New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:4811.25:5010.911:180.811:374.45:346:48New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:1611.16:2811.111:490.25:326:50New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:4611.07:0811.112:134.912:23-0.15:306:51Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:1910.77:5211.112:525.51:01-0.35:286:52Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:5510.48:4211.01:356.01:43-0.35:266:54Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:3710.09:3910.82:266.52:31-0.15:246:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:299.510:4310.73:286.83:250.25:226:57First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:369.111:4810.84:446.74:260.65:206:58First Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:578.96:006.15:321.05:186:59First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:4511.112:199.17:045.06:391.35:177:01Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:3311.51:339.77:563.67:411.75:157:02Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:1411.92:3910.58:422.18:382.15:137:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:5212.33:3811.29:250.69:312.65:117:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun3:3012.54:3411.810:07-0.610:223.35:097:06Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:0812.55:2812.210:49-1.611:124.05:077:08Full Moon22Mon
23Tue4:4812.36:2112.311:32-2.15:067:09Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:3011.97:1512.312:034.712:16-2.25:047:11Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:1511.38:1012.112:575.41:02-1.85:027:12Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:0410.59:0611.81:555.81:50-1.15:007:13Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:599.710:0611.43:026.12:41-0.24:597:15Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:048.811:0711.24:196.03:370.94:577:16Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:218.25:405.64:381.84:557:17Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:0511.011:48 AM8.06:484.85:452.74:547:19Third Quarter30Tue
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 11:06 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 12% 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 (12% 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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