Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 11:10 am (-2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 4:14 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 - Jun 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:4911.22:438.18:482.97:584.55:168:57Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:2311.23:448.89:211.88:545.25:168:58Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:5411.24:359.69:500.89:465.85:158:59Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:2311.25:2010.410:21-0.210:336.35:159:00Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:5311.26:0211.110:53-1.211:196.75:149:01Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:2511.26:4311.611:28-2.05:149:02Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:5911.17:2512.112:037.012:06-2.65:149:02Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:3811.08:0912.312:507.212:47-2.95:139:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:2110.78:5412.51:397.21:31-2.95:139:04Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:1210.39:4112.52:337.12:18-2.45:139:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:119.710:3012.53:326.73:08-1.65:129:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:209.011:2012.54:386.04:02-0.55:129:06Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:428.45:475.05:020.95:129:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:0912.512:158.16:523.76:062.35:129:07Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:5612.41:518.57:502.27:153.75:129:07Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:4112.43:169.38:400.78:254.85:129:08Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:2412.34:2510.39:26-0.59:315.75:129:08Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:0512.25:2411.110:08-1.510:326.35:129:08Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:4411.96:1411.710:48-2.211:276.65:129:09New Moon19Mon
20Tue4:2311.56:5912.111:26-2.55:129:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:0311.17:4012.312:196.812:04-2.45:139:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:4510.68:1812.31:086.912:42-2.25:139:09Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:2810.18:5412.21:556.81:21-1.75:139:09Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:159.59:3012.02:446.62:01-1.05:149:09Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:058.910:0611.93:336.32:42-0.25:149:10Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:018.310:4411.74:255.83:240.85:149:10First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:047.811:2311.65:205.24:102.05:159:10First Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:197.56:134.44:593.35:159:09First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:0211.412:437.57:033.55:564.55:169:09First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:4211.32:098.07:482.47:015.65:169:09Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 7:42 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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