Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 6:36 pm (8.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:5810.34:3911.59:07-1.610:096.46:297:49Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:0610.85:1011.910:00-1.810:515.16:307:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:0711.25:3912.210:48-1.511:333.76:317:46Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:0611.46:0912.511:34-0.86:327:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:0411.56:3912.612:152.312:190.46:347:42Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:0211.37:1112.612:571.11:031.96:357:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:0311.17:4512.31:410.21:493.56:367:38Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:0710.88:2211.72:26-0.32:395.16:387:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:1910.49:0311.03:13-0.43:386.56:397:34Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:4510.29:5310.14:05-0.14:587.56:407:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:2010.35:030.46:497.76:427:30Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:3910.66:100.88:237.36:437:28Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:188.83:3310.97:191.09:226.66:447:26Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:388.84:1211.18:231.010:035.86:467:23Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:429.14:4111.19:150.910:345.16:477:21Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:349.55:0311.19:581.011:004.46:487:19Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:189.85:2011.210:341.211:243.66:507:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:5810.15:3611.211:081.711:472.86:517:15New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:3810.35:5311.311:402.36:527:13New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:1710.56:1311.412:131.912:123.26:547:11New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:5910.76:3511.312:411.112:464.26:557:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:4410.87:0011.21:130.41:215.26:567:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:3310.87:2811.01:49-0.22:016.26:587:05Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:2810.67:5910.62:31-0.52:467.26:597:03Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:3610.48:3910.23:19-0.63:448.07:007:01First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:0110.34:15-0.45:128.47:026:59First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:3010.55:21-0.27:028.17:036:57First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:3210.95:33-0.17:197.16:045:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:1411.36:42-0.18:095.86:065:53Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:089.72:4811.77:440.08:514.26:075:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 9:14 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 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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