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 4h 31m 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 - Dec 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:3912.32:4412.79:457.59:57-3.57:354:22Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:3112.93:2812.410:427.810:40-3.87:364:21Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:1913.24:1411.911:377.911:25-3.57:374:21Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:0613.25:0411.312:327.87:384:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:5213.05:5710.512:10-2.91:297.57:394:20Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:3712.86:559.712:56-1.92:307.07:414:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:2012.58:008.81:42-0.73:356.37:424:19Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:0212.29:158.12:300.74:395.57:434:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:4212.010:457.73:202.35:394.47:444:19Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:1911.74:153.96:293.37:454:19Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:257.911:55 AM11.55:185.47:122.27:464:19Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:578.712:2911.36:316.77:481.27:474:19Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:089.71:0311.17:467.68:210.37:474:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:0110.71:3611.08:528.18:53-0.57:484:19Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:4411.42:0910.99:468.49:26-1.27:494:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:2012.02:4410.810:308.610:00-1.77:504:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:5312.33:1910.711:098.610:36-2.17:514:20New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:2412.53:5810.611:468.411:15-2.37:514:20New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:5612.64:4010.512:238.27:524:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:2912.75:2710.21:047.87:524:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:0312.86:209.812:36-1.91:517.27:534:21Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:3812.97:239.31:19-1.22:426.37:534:22Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:1312.98:368.62:030.03:385.17:544:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:5012.910:048.32:511.64:353.77:544:23First Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:2912.911:498.43:433.55:322.27:554:24First Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:1112.84:475.46:270.67:554:24Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:349.411:56 AM12.76:047.17:19-0.97:554:25Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:5810.612:4312.57:288.18:09-2.07:564:26Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:0011.71:3312.38:468.58:56-2.87:564:27Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:5012.52:2412.19:508.49:42-3.27:564:27Full Moon30Thu
31Fri5:3413.03:1511.910:458.110:27-3.07:564:28Full Moon31Fri
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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