Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:36 pm (8.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 2:26 pm (9.6 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 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:4012.73:2711.610:527.910:37-2.77:364:21Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:2312.94:0611.211:438.011:15-2.57:374:21Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:0312.84:4810.612:327.97:384:20Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:4112.75:3310.11:217.87:394:20Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:1912.46:229.512:34-1.42:117.57:404:20Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:5612.27:168.81:15-0.63:057.07:414:20Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:3212.08:188.21:570.44:026.47:424:19Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:0911.89:337.72:411.54:595.57:434:19Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:4611.711:007.53:282.95:494.57:444:19Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:2111.74:204.36:323.37:454:19Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:357.911:55 AM11.65:205.77:102.17:464:19Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:008.712:2811.56:286.97:450.87:474:19Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:069.81:0211.57:397.88:21-0.47:484:19Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:5810.81:3611.58:428.48:57-1.57:494:19Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:4211.72:1311.59:378.79:36-2.47:504:20New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:2212.32:5311.610:268.810:17-3.07:504:20New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:0112.73:3711.511:118.611:01-3.47:514:20New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:4012.94:2611.411:588.311:46-3.37:524:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:2013.05:2111.012:487.87:524:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:0013.16:2110.412:32-2.81:437.17:534:21Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:4013.17:309.61:20-1.82:426.17:534:22Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:2113.18:498.82:09-0.43:454.97:544:22First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:0113.010:248.33:011.54:493.57:544:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:4312.93:583.55:492.07:554:23First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:158.611:26 AM12.75:065.56:440.67:554:24Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:589.612:1112.46:277.17:35-0.67:554:25Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:1710.812:5612.07:538.08:20-1.47:564:25Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:1511.81:4211.79:088.39:03-1.97:564:26Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:0212.52:2811.310:088.39:43-2.17:564:27Full Moon29Mon
30Tue5:4212.83:1211.010:588.110:22-2.17:564:28Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:1612.83:5610.711:407.810:58-1.77:564:29Full Moon31Wed
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 4:31 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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