Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 7:29 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9m at 11:53 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Dec 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:1913.15:1111.512:408.37:354:22Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:1013.06:0910.812:32-3.41:418.07:364:21Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:0112.87:179.91:23-2.52:517.37:374:21Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:5212.78:378.92:17-1.34:056.37:384:20First Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:4012.610:138.23:140.35:185.07:394:20First Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:2512.54:152.16:203.47:404:20First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:008.212:0712.45:223.87:121.97:424:20Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:398.912:4612.36:355.47:560.67:434:19Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:5810.01:2112.07:476.68:35-0.57:444:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:0111.11:5511.78:557.49:09-1.27:454:19Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:5211.92:2911.49:547.99:42-1.67:464:19Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:3412.43:0211.010:468.210:15-1.87:464:19Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:1112.63:3810.711:318.310:48-1.87:474:19Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:4412.64:1510.312:128.27:484:19Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:1512.54:5610.012:518.07:494:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:4612.45:389.712:00-1.41:317.87:504:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:1712.36:259.212:38-1.02:147.47:504:20Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:5012.27:178.71:17-0.43:006.97:514:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:2312.28:188.21:570.53:506.17:524:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:5712.29:327.72:381.64:405.27:524:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:3012.110:597.73:223.05:283.97:534:21Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:0412.14:134.66:132.57:534:22Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:358.211:39 AM12.05:146.16:571.07:544:22Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:039.312:1612.06:277.57:40-0.57:544:23Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:1210.512:5712.17:438.48:24-1.97:554:24Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:0711.61:4112.28:528.89:09-3.07:554:24Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:5512.42:2912.29:528.99:55-3.77:554:25New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:3912.93:2012.210:468.710:42-4.07:564:26New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:2213.24:1412.011:378.211:30-3.97:564:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:0413.35:1211.512:307.67:564:27Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:4513.36:1810.812:18-3.21:266.77:564:28Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:41 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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