Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 11:10 am (-2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:30 pm (12.2 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 - Dec 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:0812.97:4010.51:51-2.42:547.08:355:22Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:0012.88:439.72:40-1.74:016.78:365:21First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:5512.710:009.03:34-0.75:146.08:375:21First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:5012.711:328.54:330.66:274.98:385:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:4312.65:382.07:323.58:395:20First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:118.61:3212.66:493.28:262.18:405:20Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:419.32:1612.68:004.39:130.78:425:20Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:5410.22:5612.59:075.29:54-0.48:435:19Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:5411.13:3412.310:075.810:32-1.28:445:19Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:4511.84:1012.011:016.411:08-1.78:455:19Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:3012.34:4611.611:516.711:43-1.88:465:19Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:1112.55:2311.212:387.08:465:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:4912.66:0110.712:18-1.81:247.18:475:19Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:2512.66:4310.212:54-1.52:107.18:485:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:0012.57:279.61:32-1.02:576.98:495:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:3712.48:179.02:11-0.33:496.68:505:20Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:1612.29:148.42:520.54:446.28:505:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:5712.010:227.93:351.55:415.68:515:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:3911.911:427.74:232.66:364.88:525:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:2111.85:173.87:253.88:525:21Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:097.91:0211.76:184.98:072.68:535:21Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:298.51:4111.77:255.88:461.48:535:22Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:359.52:1811.88:316.59:230.28:545:22Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:2810.42:5511.99:317.010:00-1.08:545:23Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:1411.33:3312.010:247.210:40-2.08:555:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:5612.14:1412.011:147.411:21-2.78:555:24New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:3812.74:5812.012:027.38:555:25New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:2113.15:4611.812:04-3.112:517.18:565:26New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:0413.36:3811.412:49-3.11:436.78:565:26Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:4813.47:3610.71:35-2.62:396.28:565:27Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:3413.48:399.92:24-1.63:395.58:565:28Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:50 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 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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