Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 7:59 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 40m at 3:27 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jun 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:0811.312:057.37:054.35:393.45:178:57First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:4511.21:387.67:513.26:414.75:168:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:1911.13:018.38:302.17:475.95:168:59Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:5011.04:089.29:031.08:526.85:159:00Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:2110.95:0210.19:340.09:527.55:159:00Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:5110.85:4610.910:06-0.910:447.95:149:01Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:2210.76:2511.410:38-1.611:308.15:149:02Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:5510.67:0111.811:14-2.25:139:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:3110.67:3712.112:128.211:52 AM-2.75:139:03Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:1110.58:1412.212:548.212:32-2.95:139:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:5610.38:5212.31:377.91:15-2.95:139:05Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:4710.09:3012.42:247.52:00-2.55:129:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:469.510:0912.43:166.92:46-1.65:129:06Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:548.910:4712.54:145.93:35-0.45:129:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:148.311:2712.55:144.74:271.25:129:07Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:468.06:133.25:243.15:129:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:0712.51:288.37:091.66:304.95:129:08Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:4812.53:049.38:010.07:456.45:129:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:3112.34:2110.48:50-1.49:027.45:129:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:1512.15:2111.49:36-2.410:137.85:129:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:0111.96:1212.110:21-3.011:147.95:139:09New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:4811.56:5712.411:04-3.25:139:09New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:3511.17:3712.512:097.711:47 AM-3.15:139:09New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:2410.78:1512.412:597.412:30-2.75:139:09Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:1410.28:4912.21:467.01:11-2.15:149:10Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:069.69:2212.12:346.51:52-1.25:149:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:009.09:5311.93:225.92:33-0.15:159:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:598.310:2411.84:125.23:131.25:159:09First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:067.810:5611.65:024.43:552.75:169:09First Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:267.511:2911.35:523.54:404.45:169:09First Quarter30Wed
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 5:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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