Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 5:03 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 12:31 pm (8.9 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 - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:209.410:32 AM11.94:487.76:00-0.37:355:10First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:0410.211:36 AM11.66:318.47:03-1.07:345:12Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:1011.112:4511.48:028.28:03-1.57:335:13Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:5711.91:5111.49:087.58:56-1.87:315:15Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:3512.32:5111.49:596.79:45-1.97:305:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:0912.63:4711.410:445.810:29-1.67:295:18Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:3912.84:3911.211:254.911:11-0.97:275:20Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:0812.85:3011.012:054.17:265:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:3612.76:2110.612:453.37:245:23Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:0412.67:1310.212:301.31:242.77:235:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:3312.38:099.71:082.72:052.27:215:26Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:0511.99:119.31:484.22:491.97:205:27Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:3911.410:289.12:315.73:361.87:185:29Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:1910.83:246.94:301.77:165:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:109.210:08 AM10.24:437.95:291.57:155:32Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:499.711:10 AM9.86:408.36:301.27:135:34Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:5110.312:179.78:098.07:260.87:115:35Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:3010.81:189.88:597.68:160.37:105:37Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:5911.12:1010.09:337.08:59-0.17:085:38Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:2311.42:5710.410:016.39:38-0.37:065:40Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:4411.73:4110.710:285.510:16-0.37:055:41New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:0612.04:2510.910:594.510:530.17:035:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:2912.35:1211.011:323.411:310.87:015:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:5612.66:0211.112:092.36:595:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:2512.76:5610.912:101.812:501.36:575:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:5812.77:5510.612:513.11:350.56:565:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:3412.59:0310.31:354.62:24-0.16:545:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:1612.110:2710.02:266.03:20-0.36:525:52First Quarter28Mon
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 2:47 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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