Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 9:37 pm (8.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 4:42 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:0811.85:5110.112:143.86:495:54New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:2811.86:3410.012:011.812:433.06:475:56Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:5011.87:209.912:332.91:142.36:455:57Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:1511.68:119.81:054.11:501.76:435:58Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:4011.39:119.61:405.42:301.26:416:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:0810.810:279.52:206.73:160.96:406:01First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:4010.43:127.94:100.76:386:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:179.79:26 AM9.94:438.85:130.46:366:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:5810.210:41 AM9.66:558.96:200.06:346:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:5110.912:059.78:118.37:24-0.66:326:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:2611.41:1910.18:537.58:21-1.26:306:09Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:5511.82:2310.79:306.49:12-1.46:286:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:2212.13:2211.210:065.19:59-1.26:266:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:4912.54:1811.610:453.610:44-0.56:246:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:1712.85:1611.711:252.111:280.76:226:14Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:4612.96:1411.712:080.76:206:16Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:1812.97:1511.512:122.212:52-0.36:186:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:5312.68:2111.112:593.91:38-0.86:166:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:3012.09:3610.81:505.62:27-0.96:146:20Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:1311.111:0610.62:527.03:22-0.56:126:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:0510.24:217.94:240.06:106:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:4410.810:18 AM9.36:227.95:340.56:086:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:5911.111:48 AM8.87:537.26:450.86:066:26Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:5111.41:128.88:486.37:490.96:046:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:2911.52:179.29:275.48:411.06:026:29Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:5711.43:089.59:584.79:241.26:006:30Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:1811.43:539.810:233.910:001.65:586:31New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:3511.34:3310.110:463.110:342.25:566:33New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:5111.35:1210.311:092.311:063.05:546:34New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:0911.45:5210.511:341.511:384.05:526:36New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:2911.36:3310.712:020.85:506:37Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:09 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 12% 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 Waning Crescent (12% 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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