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 1h 41m 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 - Feb 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:4312.99:579.12:163.43:331.77:365:10First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:2112.311:419.23:085.44:291.27:345:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:0411.64:167.25:270.97:335:13First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:349.810:55 AM10.85:588.36:270.67:325:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:5510.711:56 AM10.37:488.57:240.47:305:16Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:4711.412:5910.09:028.18:150.17:295:18Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:2611.81:5710.09:507.79:00-0.27:275:19Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:5611.92:4610.110:267.29:39-0.47:265:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:2111.93:2810.210:546.710:14-0.57:255:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:4111.94:0810.311:196.210:47-0.47:235:24Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:5911.94:4810.311:445.611:190.07:225:25Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:1612.15:2910.212:124.97:205:27Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:3612.26:1210.112:424.07:185:29Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:5812.37:009.912:231.61:163.17:175:30Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:2212.37:539.712:562.81:542.27:155:32Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:4812.18:559.51:314.32:371.57:145:33Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:1711.810:139.32:095.83:260.87:125:35Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:5211.52:557.34:230.37:105:36Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:009.59:39 AM11.14:068.55:27-0.27:085:38Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:5410.210:47 AM10.76:059.16:34-0.87:075:39Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:5811.012:0810.77:498.87:38-1.47:055:41Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:3911.61:2410.98:528.08:36-1.97:035:42Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:1312.12:3111.29:396.89:28-2.17:015:44New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:4312.53:3211.510:225.610:15-1.87:005:45New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:1312.84:3011.611:034.211:00-1.06:585:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:4213.05:2711.411:452.911:430.26:565:48New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:1113.06:2411.212:271.86:545:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:4212.97:2410.812:261.81:101.06:525:51Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:1412.68:2710.41:093.51:540.56:505:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
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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