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 7h 10m 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 - Dec 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:569.31:4111.57:556.08:460.87:354:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:5110.22:0711.48:506.89:13-0.17:364:21Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:3711.02:3311.29:397.59:40-0.87:384:21Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:1711.63:0011.010:248.010:09-1.47:394:20Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:5312.13:2810.911:078.310:41-1.87:404:20Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:2812.34:0010.711:488.511:17-2.17:414:20Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:0412.54:3510.412:298.57:424:19Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:4212.55:1610.21:148.57:434:19Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:2212.56:039.812:38-1.92:038.27:444:19Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:0412.47:029.21:23-1.53:007.77:454:19Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:4612.48:158.62:10-0.74:026.87:464:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon10:2812.59:438.13:010.45:035.57:474:19Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue11:0812.511:228.13:561.95:583.97:484:19Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:4712.74:583.56:482.17:494:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:018.812:2512.86:065.17:340.27:494:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:269.91:0512.87:186.58:19-1.47:504:20Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:3611.21:4512.88:287.59:02-2.67:514:20Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:3412.22:2712.69:338.19:45-3.47:514:20New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:2512.93:1112.310:328.310:29-3.77:524:21New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:1213.23:5811.811:278.211:13-3.57:534:21New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:5613.34:4811.312:218.07:534:22Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:3913.15:4010.61:147.67:544:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:1912.96:369.812:42-2.12:107.17:544:23Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:5912.67:369.01:27-0.93:086.57:554:23Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:3612.48:458.22:120.44:085.77:554:24First Quarter25Sun
26Mon10:1312.110:087.72:582.05:064.77:554:25First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:4911.911:497.73:483.65:583.77:564:25First Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:2511.64:455.36:442.67:564:26First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:338.412:0011.45:566.77:231.57:564:27Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:559.412:3611.17:187.87:590.67:564:28Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:5410.51:1310.98:348.48:33-0.47:564:29Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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