Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 7:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:149.53:4511.68:470.49:504.37:086:50Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:1810.24:1212.09:380.610:262.67:096:48Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:1610.94:4012.410:251.311:040.97:106:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:1311.55:1012.711:122.211:43-0.67:126:44Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:0912.05:4212.711:583.47:136:42Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:0612.26:1812.612:25-1.712:464.77:146:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:0612.26:5712.11:08-2.31:385.97:166:38Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:0912.07:4211.41:55-2.42:366.87:176:36Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:1811.68:3310.52:45-1.93:477.57:196:34Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:3611.39:399.53:40-1.05:197.67:206:32Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:5411.24:43-0.16:577.07:216:30Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:5911.35:530.88:116.07:236:29Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:378.52:4811.37:051.59:024.97:246:27Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:018.73:2411.48:112.09:423.87:266:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:099.13:5111.39:062.510:142.87:276:23Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:049.74:1311.39:523.110:411.97:296:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:5110.14:3111.210:323.911:061.17:306:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:3310.64:4911.111:094.711:300.47:316:17New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:1211.05:0911.011:455.511:56-0.27:336:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:5011.35:3210.912:206.27:346:14New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:2811.55:5710.612:24-0.712:586.97:366:12Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:0811.66:2510.312:57-1.01:387.47:376:10Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:5311.56:569.91:34-1.02:237.87:396:08Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:4411.37:319.52:15-0.93:178.17:406:07Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:4211.18:209.03:02-0.54:288.17:426:05First Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:4611.19:388.53:56-0.15:557.87:436:03First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:4411.24:570.57:086.97:456:02First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:3111.46:031.17:595.67:466:00First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:518.42:0911.87:081.78:403.97:485:58Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:139.12:4212.18:102.49:192.07:495:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:2310.02:1412.58:073.38:580.26:514:55Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:25 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 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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