Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 1:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:0411.12:559.18:091.57:585.74:167:57Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:4011.03:459.88:410.68:516.24:167:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:1311.04:2710.59:12-0.29:386.54:157:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:4611.05:0511.09:44-1.010:216.74:158:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed3:2010.95:4011.510:18-1.611:026.84:148:01New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:5510.86:1611.810:54-2.011:446.84:148:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:3410.76:5312.111:33-2.34:148:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:1710.57:3112.312:286.712:14-2.34:138:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:0510.28:1212.41:166.412:58-1.94:138:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:009.78:5512.52:086.01:44-1.24:138:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:039.19:4012.53:065.32:34-0.14:128:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:168.610:2612.44:074.43:281.24:128:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:418.311:1412.45:103.34:292.74:128:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:148.56:102.05:374.14:128:07Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:0312.41:429.27:060.66:505.24:128:07Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:5112.32:5610.27:56-0.78:015.94:128:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:3712.23:5611.08:43-1.79:066.34:128:08Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:2312.04:4811.79:27-2.410:046.44:128:08Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:0811.85:3412.110:10-2.710:576.44:128:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:5311.46:1512.310:51-2.611:476.34:128:09Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:3910.96:5412.411:32-2.34:138:09Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:2610.47:3212.412:356.112:13-1.74:138:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:159.78:0812.21:245.812:54-0.94:138:09Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:079.18:4412.12:135.41:360.14:148:09Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:048.59:2111.93:055.02:181.34:148:10Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:098.010:0011.63:584.43:042.64:148:10Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:257.610:4111.44:523.73:543.94:158:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:537.711:2311.25:443.04:545.14:158:09Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:228.26:332.16:036.14:168:09Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:0611.02:349.07:171.27:166.84:168:09Waning Crescent30Sun
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 4:39 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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