Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 41m at 12:05 am (5.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:11 am (11.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:3212.14:0610.110:031.99:532.55:538:19Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:0712.15:0310.710:420.710:443.25:528:20New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:3912.05:5411.111:18-0.211:314.05:508:22New Moon3Mon
4Tue5:1111.86:4111.511:52-0.85:498:23New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:4311.57:2711.712:174.712:27-1.15:478:25New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:1611.18:1111.71:025.41:02-1.25:468:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:5210.58:5511.71:496.01:38-1.15:448:27Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:319.99:4011.52:406.42:17-0.75:438:29Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:159.310:2911.33:366.72:59-0.15:418:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:068.611:2111.14:416.73:460.65:408:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:088.05:556.44:381.35:388:33First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:1611.011:23 AM7.67:055.95:362.15:378:34First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:0711.012:437.67:595.16:382.75:368:35First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:5111.11:588.08:404.17:393.25:348:36Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:2811.23:018.69:133.18:363.75:338:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:0011.33:559.49:441.99:274.15:328:39Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:3011.54:4310.210:150.710:154.65:318:40Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:0011.65:2910.910:48-0.511:015.15:308:41Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:3211.76:1511.611:24-1.511:475.65:288:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:0711.77:0312.112:03-2.45:278:44Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:4511.67:5212.412:356.112:45-2.85:268:45Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:2911.38:4412.51:266.41:31-2.95:258:46Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:1810.89:3812.52:236.62:19-2.65:248:47Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:1510.110:3512.43:266.63:12-1.85:238:48Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:229.311:3312.34:386.24:09-0.85:228:50Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:438.65:555.55:110.45:218:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:2912.212:178.27:074.36:181.75:218:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:2112.21:508.58:083.07:272.85:208:53Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:0712.23:119.18:581.78:343.85:198:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:4812.14:189.99:410.59:354.65:188:55Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:2512.05:1410.710:19-0.510:315.35:188:56Waning Crescent31Mon
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 2:38 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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