Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 8:31 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:2610.48:0411.512:427.512:37-1.74:537:20Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:5810.18:5611.41:307.91:19-1.64:517:21Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:369.79:5611.32:278.22:08-1.44:497:23Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:299.210:5911.23:398.23:02-0.94:487:24First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:468.611:5711.35:037.74:04-0.34:467:25First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:228.26:156.75:090.44:457:27First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:4311.611:56 AM8.47:085.36:151.24:437:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:2111.81:218.97:523.57:182.14:427:29Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:5512.12:349.88:321.78:163.14:407:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:2612.43:3910.79:12-0.19:114.24:397:32Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:5812.54:3911.59:51-1.710:045.34:387:33Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:3212.55:3612.110:31-2.810:576.24:367:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:0712.26:3012.511:12-3.411:527.04:357:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:4611.77:2412.611:54-3.44:347:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:2811.08:1812.412:497.412:38-2.94:337:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:1610.19:1312.11:527.61:25-2.14:317:40Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:119.210:0811.83:057.52:14-1.04:307:41Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:168.411:0311.54:277.03:080.14:297:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:377.711:5311.35:446.24:071.34:287:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:097.36:445.25:092.44:277:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:3411.212:397.57:294.16:123.44:267:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:0811.21:568.18:053.07:134.34:257:47Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:3611.13:008.88:341.98:085.24:247:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:0111.13:539.79:010.88:586.04:237:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:2511.14:4010.49:26-0.29:446.84:227:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:5011.05:2111.19:54-1.010:287.44:217:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:1610.86:0011.510:24-1.711:127.84:207:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:4410.76:3911.910:58-2.211:558.14:197:53New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:1610.57:1912.111:35-2.64:197:54Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:5310.38:0212.112:408.212:16-2.64:187:55Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:3610.08:4712.11:308.21:01-2.54:177:56Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:36 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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