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 6h 03m 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 - Mar 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:2511.14:068.45:06-0.56:505:53Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:3210.410:36 AM10.56:078.96:17-0.76:485:55Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:4311.112:0310.27:538.47:25-0.96:465:56Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:2911.71:2410.38:557.48:26-1.26:445:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:0412.02:3210.69:406.39:18-1.16:425:59Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:3412.33:3110.810:205.110:04-0.86:406:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:0112.44:2510.910:564.010:460.06:396:02New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:2612.45:1610.911:322.911:251.16:376:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:5012.46:0610.812:062.06:356:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:1512.26:5710.612:042.412:411.36:336:07Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:4111.97:4910.412:423.81:170.86:316:08Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:0911.58:4610.21:235.21:550.66:296:09Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:4010.99:549.92:086.52:360.66:276:11First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:1610.211:239.83:047.63:240.96:256:12First Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:019.54:338.34:211.26:236:14First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:0410.010:07 AM8.96:488.25:271.46:216:15First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:1210.411:30 AM8.68:077.76:341.36:196:17Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:5410.712:468.88:477.17:341.06:176:18Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:2411.01:479.29:156.38:230.76:156:19Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:4711.22:389.79:395.59:060.66:136:21Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:0611.43:2410.210:034.59:440.86:116:22Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:2411.74:1010.610:303.310:221.46:096:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:4411.94:5711.011:002.010:592.26:076:25Full Moon23Fri
24Sat5:0712.15:4711.311:340.711:393.46:056:26Full Moon24Sat
25Sun5:3312.26:4011.412:12-0.46:036:28Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:0312.27:3711.412:204.712:53-1.26:016:29Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:3611.98:4111.11:056.01:39-1.65:596:31Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:1511.49:5810.91:577.12:31-1.55:576:32Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:0310.711:3110.83:068.03:32-1.15:556:33Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:109.94:478.34:40-0.55:536:35Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:5911.010:42 AM9.36:407.85:55-0.15:516:36Third Quarter31Sat
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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