Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 5:03 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 pm (11.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:4710.96:3210.112:49-0.11:216.76:085:50Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:3710.77:079.61:270.02:097.36:095:48Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:3510.47:509.12:120.33:137.76:115:46First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:4610.38:508.63:040.74:427.86:125:44First Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:5910.310:128.34:031.06:167.46:135:42First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:5610.65:081.37:136.66:155:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:3610.96:131.47:515.56:165:38Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:528.92:0811.37:121.58:244.26:175:36Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:559.62:3611.78:041.78:572.76:195:34Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:5210.43:0412.18:532.29:331.16:205:32Full Moon10Sun
11Mon3:4511.23:3412.49:392.910:10-0.56:225:30Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:3811.84:0612.610:263.810:50-1.76:235:28Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:3212.24:4212.611:134.811:33-2.56:245:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:2812.45:2212.312:035.86:265:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:2612.36:0611.812:18-2.812:576.56:275:23Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:2912.16:5711.01:07-2.52:007.16:295:21Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:3811.77:5910.12:01-1.83:177.36:305:19Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:5111.59:169.23:00-0.84:496.96:325:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:0011.54:060.36:146.06:335:15Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:5711.55:171.37:184.86:355:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:228.71:4111.66:272.18:073.66:365:12Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:419.12:1611.67:312.88:462.46:375:10Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:459.72:4311.58:263.59:191.46:395:08Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:3910.33:0611.49:134.39:470.66:405:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:2510.83:2811.29:555.010:140.06:425:05New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:0611.23:5111.110:355.810:40-0.56:435:03New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:4411.54:1610.811:136.411:09-0.96:455:01New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:2011.74:4410.611:516.911:41-1.06:465:00Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:5711.75:1410.212:317.36:484:58Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:3611.75:489.812:16-1.01:147.66:494:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:2011.66:279.412:55-0.82:047.76:514:55Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:00 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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