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 5h 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 - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:1611.56:150.68:196.06:085:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:528.82:5611.67:220.99:005.06:095:48Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:009.23:2711.58:181.19:344.16:115:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:559.63:5111.49:041.410:023.36:125:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:4210.04:0911.49:432.010:262.56:145:42Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:2410.24:2511.310:182.710:501.76:155:40Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:0310.54:4311.210:523.611:141.06:165:38Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:4310.75:0311.111:254.611:410.46:185:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:2310.95:2610.912:005.56:195:34Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:0511.05:5110.612:11-0.112:386.46:215:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:5111.06:1710.212:45-0.41:207.26:225:30Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:4410.96:469.71:24-0.42:117.96:235:28Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:4810.77:209.22:09-0.23:238.46:255:26Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:0810.68:218.73:020.15:118.36:265:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:2310.84:050.46:457.86:285:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:1711.15:140.67:306.86:295:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:5411.46:210.78:055.56:305:19Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:599.12:2411.87:220.88:394.06:325:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:069.92:5212.28:171.29:142.26:335:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:0610.73:2012.59:072.09:510.56:355:13New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:0411.53:4912.79:553.010:29-1.16:365:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:0112.14:2112.810:434.211:10-2.36:385:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:5812.44:5612.511:325.411:52-2.96:395:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:5712.65:3412.012:256.56:415:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:5812.56:1611.312:37-2.91:247.46:425:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:0312.27:0710.31:26-2.32:367.86:445:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:1411.98:109.32:19-1.44:107.86:455:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:2611.79:358.43:18-0.35:497.16:474:59First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:3011.64:250.87:016.06:484:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:1911.65:361.77:514.96:504:56Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:458.21:5711.66:442.48:303.86:514:55Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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