Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 10:22 am (-2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:0011.62:3910.910:098.19:48-1.27:564:30New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:3412.13:1310.810:508.210:22-1.77:564:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:0512.43:4910.711:268.110:58-1.97:564:31New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:3512.54:2710.612:028.07:564:32New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:0612.75:0910.512:397.77:564:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:3912.85:5510.212:15-1.91:207.37:564:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:1312.86:489.812:56-1.52:066.67:554:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:4912.87:499.31:38-0.62:575.87:554:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:2712.89:038.72:230.63:534.77:554:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:0612.810:318.43:122.24:513.47:544:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:4812.74:084.05:492.07:544:41First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:158.711:33 AM12.65:175.76:450.57:534:42Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:559.712:2012.46:387.07:38-0.97:534:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:1310.91:1012.38:007.88:28-1.97:524:44Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:1211.92:0112.29:118.09:15-2.77:524:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:0012.62:5212.010:117.810:02-3.07:514:47Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:4413.03:4311.811:037.510:47-2.97:504:48Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:2313.14:3511.411:527.011:31-2.57:504:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:0013.15:2710.912:396.57:494:51Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:3513.06:1910.312:14-1.71:265.97:484:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:0912.87:159.612:56-0.72:155.37:474:54Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:4312.58:159.01:370.73:044.77:464:56Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:1712.29:248.42:202.23:564.07:454:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:5211.810:508.23:043.94:493.37:444:59Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:3011.43:565.55:422.57:435:00Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:378.511:12 AM11.05:066.96:321.87:425:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:159.311:58 AM10.76:417.97:191.07:415:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:2010.312:4510.58:128.38:020.37:405:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:0511.11:3210.49:158.28:43-0.47:395:06Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:4011.62:1610.410:008.19:22-1.07:385:08Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:1012.02:5910.610:347.810:01-1.57:365:09New Moon31Thu
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 2:10 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 1% 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 (1% 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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