Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 38m at 4:00 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:0212.23:1011.610:187.110:13-2.07:364:21New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:4412.53:4811.211:067.210:49-2.07:374:21New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:2112.64:2710.811:517.311:25-1.87:384:20New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:5612.65:0810.412:347.27:394:20Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:2912.55:519.912:02-1.41:187.07:404:20Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:0212.36:389.312:40-0.82:046.77:414:20Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:3712.27:318.71:190.02:536.37:424:19Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:1412.18:338.22:001.03:465.77:434:19First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:5212.09:467.82:432.24:415.07:444:19First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:3111.811:137.73:313.45:334.07:454:19First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:1111.74:254.76:202.97:464:19First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:458.211:51 AM11.75:305.97:031.77:474:19Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:049.112:3111.76:416.97:430.57:484:19Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:0510.11:1111.77:497.58:23-0.77:494:19Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:5311.01:5211.88:497.89:03-1.87:504:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:3611.82:3411.99:427.99:45-2.67:504:20Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:1612.43:1912.010:307.810:28-3.27:514:20Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:5512.84:0711.911:187.511:13-3.37:524:20Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:3613.15:0011.612:087.07:524:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:1613.35:5711.11:016.47:534:21Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:5813.46:5910.412:45-2.11:575.67:534:22Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:4013.38:099.61:34-0.82:584.67:544:22Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:2413.29:318.92:240.84:013.67:544:23Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:0913.011:088.63:192.75:052.57:554:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:5712.74:234.66:071.37:554:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:539.111:46 AM12.35:406.27:030.37:554:25Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:2310.112:3612.07:057.27:53-0.57:564:26Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:2911.11:2411.68:247.68:38-1.17:564:26Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:2111.82:1011.39:287.79:18-1.47:564:27Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:0212.32:5311.110:207.59:56-1.57:564:28New Moon30Sun
31Mon5:3712.53:3410.811:027.310:32-1.37:564:29New Moon31Mon
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 7:07 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 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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