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 3h 49m 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 - Oct 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:1810.33:1712.18:380.49:312.66:085:49Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:2010.93:4612.49:281.110:091.06:105:47Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:1711.44:1612.510:152.210:48-0.36:115:45Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:1311.74:4612.511:013.411:27-1.26:135:43Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:0911.95:1912.211:474.76:145:41Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:0511.95:5411.612:06-1.612:375.96:155:39Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:0311.76:3310.912:48-1.61:326.86:175:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:0511.47:1710.01:32-1.12:387.56:185:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:1511.18:129.22:20-0.44:067.76:205:33Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:3110.99:258.43:150.55:477.36:215:31Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:3910.84:191.27:016.66:225:29Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:2910.95:281.87:505.76:245:27Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:198.12:0611.06:352.28:274.76:255:26Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:298.62:3311.17:322.58:553.86:275:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:259.12:5411.28:192.89:202.86:285:22Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:139.73:1211.39:003.49:441.86:295:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:5610.23:3111.39:374.110:080.86:315:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:3710.83:5211.410:144.810:35-0.16:325:16New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:1811.24:1511.410:505.611:06-0.96:345:14New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:5911.64:4011.311:296.411:40-1.56:355:13Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:4411.85:0911.112:107.16:375:11Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:3311.85:4310.812:19-1.812:567.76:385:09Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:2811.66:2310.31:03-1.81:518.16:405:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:3111.47:169.71:53-1.53:028.26:415:06First Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:4011.38:349.12:50-0.94:337.96:435:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:4411.410:138.63:54-0.25:596.96:445:02First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:3611.65:030.67:005.46:465:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:1811.96:121.47:483.76:474:59Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:219.21:5312.27:162.28:291.96:494:57Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:3410.02:2512.58:153.29:080.36:504:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:3710.92:5612.59:094.29:45-1.16:514:54Full Moon31Fri
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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