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 51m 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 - Jan 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:2113.47:259.91:06-2.02:245.47:564:29Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:0013.38:409.11:54-0.33:254.37:564:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:3913.110:098.52:441.74:263.27:564:31First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:1912.811:568.63:383.85:262.07:564:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:0112.44:435.86:221.07:564:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:449.411:45 AM11.96:067.47:130.27:564:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:0610.512:3211.47:408.27:59-0.47:554:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:0411.51:1911.08:598.48:41-0.87:554:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:4812.12:0510.79:588.39:20-1.17:554:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:2412.32:4810.510:438.19:56-1.27:544:39Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:5412.43:3010.411:187.810:31-1.37:544:40Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:2012.34:1010.311:497.511:06-1.27:544:41Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:4312.34:5110.212:197.17:534:42Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:0512.35:3310.012:506.67:524:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:2812.46:179.612:14-0.51:246.07:524:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:5212.47:069.212:480.32:025.27:514:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:1812.48:028.81:221.42:434.47:514:48Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:4612.49:098.51:572.83:283.47:504:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:1612.210:318.42:354.44:172.47:494:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:4912.03:196.15:101.37:484:52Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:188.810:29 AM11.74:207.76:060.27:474:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:109.811:19 AM11.65:568.97:03-0.97:474:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:2010.912:1911.57:409.37:59-1.97:464:56Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:0711.81:2311.68:559.08:52-2.87:454:58Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:4612.42:2411.89:508.49:42-3.37:444:59New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:2112.83:2411.910:387.610:31-3.47:435:01New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:5513.14:2211.811:256.611:17-2.97:425:02New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:2813.35:2111.512:115.57:405:04Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:0113.46:2110.912:02-2.012:594.37:395:05Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:3413.47:2510.312:46-0.51:493.37:385:07Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:0813.28:349.61:301.32:402.47:375:08Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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