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 1h 12m at 1:31 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 am (10.6 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 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:218.610:0811.93:375.92:550.44:177:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:338.210:5411.94:375.13:501.44:167:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:568.111:4112.05:374.04:502.54:157:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:218.56:322.75:563.64:158:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:2612.21:419.27:221.27:044.54:148:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:1012.32:5010.28:09-0.48:095.24:148:01Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:5412.53:5011.18:55-1.79:115.74:148:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:3812.54:4511.99:40-2.710:086.04:138:03Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:2312.35:3612.410:24-3.311:046.14:138:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:1012.06:2612.711:10-3.411:596.14:138:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:0011.57:1312.811:55-3.14:128:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:5210.88:0012.812:556.012:42-2.44:128:05Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:4910.08:4612.61:545.71:29-1.44:128:06Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:509.19:3212.42:565.32:18-0.14:128:06Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:598.410:1812.14:004.83:091.34:128:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:197.811:0311.85:054.04:052.74:128:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:507.811:4811.56:043.25:084.14:128:08Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:188.26:562.36:175.24:128:08Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:3011.32:328.97:401.57:265.94:128:08Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:0911.13:299.78:170.78:296.44:128:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:4610.94:1510.48:510.09:216.74:138:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:2210.84:5410.99:23-0.610:066.94:138:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:5710.75:2811.39:55-1.110:466.94:138:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:3210.65:5911.610:29-1.511:246.94:138:09New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:0810.46:2911.811:04-1.74:148:10New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:4710.37:0112.012:026.711:41 AM-1.84:148:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:2910.17:3412.212:426.512:20-1.64:158:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:169.88:1012.31:256.11:00-1.24:158:09Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:099.48:4812.42:125.51:43-0.44:168:09Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:098.99:2812.43:044.82:300.74:168:09First Quarter30Mon
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 4:17 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 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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