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 5h 28m 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 - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:1711.26:4011.011:58-0.15:486:38Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:4211.07:2411.112:145.712:32-0.55:466:40Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:1010.88:1311.012:526.51:11-0.85:446:41Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:4110.59:1110.81:357.21:55-0.85:426:43Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:1810.110:2010.62:287.82:47-0.65:406:44Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:109.611:3710.53:408.13:46-0.35:386:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:289.15:157.94:520.05:366:47Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:4310.811:03 AM8.96:397.16:010.35:346:48Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:3111.212:329.27:365.87:060.65:326:50Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:0811.61:499.88:214.28:041.15:306:51Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:4112.02:5610.59:022.48:571.85:286:52Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:1212.33:5611.29:420.79:482.75:266:54New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:4412.64:5411.710:22-0.810:363.85:246:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:1712.65:5012.111:02-1.911:264.95:226:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:5312.46:4612.211:43-2.45:216:58Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:3111.97:4212.112:165.912:26-2.45:196:59Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:1311.28:4011.81:116.61:11-2.05:177:01Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:5910.49:4311.42:137.11:59-1.25:157:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:549.510:5011.13:287.32:52-0.25:137:03First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:018.611:5610.94:577.03:510.85:117:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:248.06:206.34:561.75:097:06First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:5110.811:54 AM7.97:205.46:042.45:087:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:3310.81:148.28:044.47:063.05:067:09Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:0410.92:198.78:383.38:003.65:047:10Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:2910.93:139.39:072.38:474.25:027:12Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:5010.95:009.910:321.410:284.96:018:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:1111.05:4210.510:570.411:085.65:598:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:3311.06:2211.011:23-0.411:466.25:578:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:5710.97:0111.411:53-1.15:568:17Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:2510.87:4111.712:256.812:27-1.75:548:19Full Moon30Thu
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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