Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 12:39 pm (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:30 pm (12.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jun 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:1511.68:2912.91:116.21:14-3.45:178:57Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:0911.09:2212.92:106.22:03-2.85:168:58Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:0810.210:1512.73:146.02:55-1.85:168:59Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:169.311:0912.54:235.53:49-0.55:159:00Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:348.55:364.84:480.95:159:00Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:0212.312:058.16:463.95:532.45:149:01Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:5312.11:398.27:472.87:023.65:149:02Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:3911.93:018.88:381.78:114.65:139:03Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:2011.74:089.69:210.89:155.45:139:03Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:5711.45:0210.39:570.010:115.95:139:04Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:3011.25:4810.810:30-0.511:016.35:139:05Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:0210.96:2711.211:00-0.911:446.65:129:05New Moon12Fri
13Sat4:3410.77:0111.511:31-1.25:129:06New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:0810.47:3211.712:256.812:03-1.45:129:06New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:4310.28:0311.81:046.812:36-1.45:129:07New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:229.98:3611.91:436.81:12-1.35:129:07Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:039.59:1012.02:246.61:50-1.05:129:08Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:489.19:4712.03:086.32:30-0.55:129:08Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:408.610:2512.03:575.93:120.35:129:08Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:408.211:0611.94:495.33:581.25:129:09First Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:517.911:4811.95:434.54:492.45:139:09First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:127.96:373.45:473.65:139:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:3111.91:378.47:282.16:534.75:139:09Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:1512.02:549.28:170.68:035.65:139:09Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:5912.14:0110.29:04-0.89:106.15:149:09Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:4412.24:5811.29:50-2.110:126.55:149:10Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:3012.35:5012.010:36-3.011:106.55:159:10Full Moon27Sat
28Sun4:1812.26:3912.511:23-3.65:159:09Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:0812.07:2612.812:056.412:10-3.75:159:09Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:0111.58:1213.01:006.112:57-3.35:169:09Waning Gibbous30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446484)

Common Questions About Tacoma, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tacoma, WA today?

Slack tide in Tacoma, WA is approximately 4:04 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 6% 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 (6% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA