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 4h 11m 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 - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:5410.75:36-0.47:087.95:286:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:5611.36:44-0.48:277.35:296:48Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:459.73:4111.67:47-0.59:196.55:316:46Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:539.84:1711.78:41-0.59:585.85:326:44Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:4910.04:4511.69:27-0.410:315.15:336:42Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:3710.15:0811.510:06-0.111:004.45:356:40Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:1910.25:2711.410:420.411:263.85:366:38Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:0010.25:4511.411:151.111:533.15:376:36Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:4110.26:0411.311:482.15:396:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:2410.16:2711.212:222.312:213.25:406:32Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:1010.06:5111.012:531.712:554.45:416:30Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:009.97:1810.61:271.21:325.75:436:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:589.87:4710.22:060.92:156.85:446:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:109.68:209.72:510.83:147.85:456:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:489.79:089.23:440.84:558.45:476:22Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:2410.14:460.77:028.35:486:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:2010.65:540.58:037.85:496:18Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:5711.06:590.08:387.05:516:16Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:059.53:2611.47:57-0.59:105.95:526:14Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:0610.13:5211.88:48-0.79:434.75:536:12Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:0310.84:1712.19:34-0.610:193.25:556:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:5711.34:4412.410:180.110:571.65:566:08New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:5311.65:1312.611:021.211:380.35:576:06New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:5011.85:4512.611:472.65:596:04Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:5111.76:2012.412:21-0.812:344.26:006:02Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:5511.56:5811.81:07-1.41:265.76:016:00Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:0711.27:4211.11:56-1.52:297.06:035:58First Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:3111.08:3610.12:51-1.13:547.86:045:56First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:0311.03:52-0.55:487.86:055:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:2011.35:020.27:217.06:075:52First Quarter30Fri
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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