Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 5:26 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 02m at 10:14 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jun 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:037.511:5411.45:594.84:542.85:168:57Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:267.56:503.85:504.05:168:58Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:3411.41:518.07:362.66:535.15:158:59Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:1311.43:068.98:181.38:006.05:159:00Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:5211.54:079.88:59-0.19:046.75:149:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:3111.64:5910.89:40-1.410:037.15:149:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:1111.85:4611.610:22-2.510:577.25:149:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:5411.86:3212.111:05-3.311:497.25:139:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:4111.87:1712.511:50-3.75:139:04New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:3211.68:0112.812:417.012:37-3.75:139:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:2711.28:4612.91:356.61:25-3.35:129:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:2710.59:3112.92:326.02:14-2.35:129:06Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:339.710:1612.83:335.23:05-0.95:129:06First Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:478.911:0212.74:374.33:580.75:129:07First Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:138.411:4812.45:423.24:562.55:129:07First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:508.36:452.06:034.25:129:08First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:3412.22:268.97:420.97:185.65:129:08Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:2011.83:469.88:33-0.18:366.55:129:08Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:0511.54:4810.69:18-0.89:467.05:129:09Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:4711.25:3711.39:58-1.310:457.25:139:09Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:2810.86:1811.610:35-1.611:337.25:139:09Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:0710.66:5211.811:10-1.75:139:09Full Moon22Fri
23Sat4:4510.37:2111.812:157.111:45 AM-1.75:139:09Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:2510.17:4911.912:526.912:20-1.55:149:09Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:059.88:1511.91:286.712:55-1.25:149:10Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:489.58:4412.02:046.31:31-0.85:149:10Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:349.19:1412.02:435.82:08-0.15:159:10Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:258.69:4612.03:255.22:460.95:159:09Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:228.210:2011.94:104.53:252.15:169:09Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:297.910:5611.84:583.74:093.45:169:09Third Quarter30Sat
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 1:50 am — 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 53% 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 (53% 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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