Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 36m at 3:42 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:36 am (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:038.112:5211.25:493.27:413.76:534:53Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:208.51:2911.26:543.98:172.86:544:51Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:239.22:0011.27:514.48:471.96:564:50Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:149.82:2811.28:404.99:141.06:574:48Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:5710.52:5411.39:235.49:410.36:594:47Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:3611.03:2211.210:035.810:10-0.57:004:46Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:1311.43:5111.210:416.210:41-1.07:024:44Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:4911.84:2211.111:206.611:16-1.57:034:43Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:2612.04:5610.912:016.87:054:41Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:0612.15:3510.612:457.07:064:40Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:5012.16:2010.212:34-1.61:347.17:084:39Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:3712.17:139.71:19-1.32:326.97:094:38Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:2812.08:209.12:09-0.63:386.57:114:36Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:2012.09:428.63:030.34:485.67:124:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:1212.111:148.54:031.45:544.47:144:34Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:0212.25:102.66:512.87:154:33Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:459.012:4712.46:193.77:411.27:164:32Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:039.91:3012.67:274.68:26-0.37:184:31Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:0910.92:1112.78:305.39:09-1.57:194:30Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:0611.72:5112.69:285.89:50-2.37:214:29New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:5812.43:3212.310:226.310:31-2.77:224:28New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:4612.74:1411.911:136.511:12-2.77:244:27New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:3212.94:5811.412:056.77:254:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:1612.85:4510.712:586.77:264:26Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:5912.66:359.912:36-1.61:536.67:284:25Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:4312.47:319.11:20-0.72:536.37:294:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:2612.18:368.42:050.43:575.97:304:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:1011.99:537.92:531.75:015.27:324:23First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:5511.711:227.73:463.06:004.37:334:22First Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:3811.54:464.26:483.37:344:22First 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 6:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 (64% 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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