Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 8:20 pm (8.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 3:49 pm (10.5 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 - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:379.810:57 AM11.75:338.86:41-1.07:355:10Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:0210.912:0311.47:269.27:41-1.77:345:12Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:5511.81:1211.38:508.88:38-2.37:335:13Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:3612.42:1811.49:478.19:30-2.67:315:15New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:1212.73:1811.410:347.210:18-2.67:305:17New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:4412.94:1511.411:176.211:03-2.17:295:18New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:1412.95:1011.111:595.211:45-1.27:275:20New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:4312.96:0410.712:414.37:265:21Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:1112.97:0010.212:260.11:233.47:245:23Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:4012.77:599.61:051.62:062.77:235:24Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:0912.39:069.21:453.42:502.17:215:26First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:4011.810:299.02:285.23:371.77:205:27First Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:1511.23:206.84:281.57:185:29First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:219.29:57 AM10.54:398.15:241.37:165:31First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:089.910:53 AM9.96:498.76:241.17:155:32First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:1110.712:009.68:268.47:220.77:135:34Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:5111.21:069.59:198.08:140.37:115:35Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:2211.52:019.89:537.58:58-0.27:105:37Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:4711.62:4810.110:207.09:38-0.67:085:38Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:0811.83:3110.310:446.410:14-0.77:065:40Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:2711.94:1410.611:095.610:49-0.57:055:41Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:4612.14:5710.711:374.711:240.07:035:43Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:0612.45:4410.712:103.67:015:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:3012.56:3610.612:462.56:595:46Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:5512.67:3210.412:362.31:261.46:575:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:2412.58:3510.11:153.92:110.56:565:49Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:5612.29:539.91:585.63:020.06:545:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:3411.711:379.92:497.24:00-0.36:525:52Third Quarter28Wed
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 6:04 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 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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