Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 8:31 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 1:00 am (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:4011.51:4910.89:388.79:09-1.17:564:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:1612.02:2710.810:248.89:45-1.77:564:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:4712.43:0710.811:018.710:22-2.17:564:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:1712.63:4810.811:358.411:01-2.47:564:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:4712.74:3110.812:108.17:564:34Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:1712.85:1910.612:487.67:564:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:4712.96:1110.312:22-2.11:316.87:554:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:1812.97:119.71:03-1.42:195.97:554:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:5113.08:199.11:46-0.13:114.77:554:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:2513.09:408.62:301.64:073.47:544:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:0212.911:208.63:193.65:042.07:544:41Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:4212.74:175.76:020.67:534:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:159.311:28 AM12.45:357.56:57-0.77:534:43Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:4910.512:1912.17:118.67:51-1.77:524:44Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:5511.61:1411.88:398.88:42-2.37:524:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:4412.42:1011.69:478.69:30-2.77:514:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:2612.83:0411.410:408.110:16-2.77:504:48New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:0313.03:5711.111:267.611:00-2.47:494:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:3612.94:4810.812:097.07:494:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:0712.85:3910.412:516.37:484:53Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:3512.76:319.812:21-1.01:335.67:474:54Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:0312.57:259.21:000.22:164.97:464:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:3112.38:268.71:371.63:004.27:454:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:5912.19:388.32:153.33:463.47:444:59First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:3011.711:138.22:565.04:342.77:435:00First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:0511.33:456.75:252.07:425:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:168.810:45 AM10.85:018.16:161.37:415:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:519.811:33 AM10.47:008.97:070.67:405:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:4510.812:2610.28:379.07:55-0.17:395:06Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:2211.41:2010.29:328.78:40-0.87:385:08Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:5311.92:1110.410:098.49:23-1.47:365:09Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:45 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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