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 5h 43m 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 - Jan 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:1113.14:0911.411:347.511:10-2.67:564:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:4713.15:0010.912:216.97:564:30Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:2113.05:5310.31:086.37:564:31Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:5312.86:479.712:34-1.01:555.77:564:32Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:2412.77:469.01:140.22:435.07:564:33Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:5512.48:518.41:541.73:334.27:564:34Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:2712.110:118.02:343.44:233.57:554:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:0111.811:528.23:195.15:142.77:554:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:3911.44:146.76:041.97:554:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:428.911:21 AM11.05:378.06:521.17:544:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:029.912:0710.77:208.77:370.37:544:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:5310.812:5510.68:428.88:20-0.47:534:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:3011.51:4210.69:358.79:00-1.17:534:43Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:0111.92:2710.710:138.49:40-1.77:524:44New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:2812.23:1110.910:468.110:19-2.17:524:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:5412.43:5511.011:187.610:58-2.27:514:47New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:2012.74:4211.011:536.911:37-2.07:504:48New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:4712.95:3210.812:316.07:504:49Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:1613.16:2710.412:16-1.31:145.07:494:51Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:4613.27:289.912:57-0.22:013.87:484:52Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:1913.38:389.41:391.42:522.77:474:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:5513.110:029.02:243.33:471.67:464:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:3512.811:519.13:155.34:460.77:454:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:2212.34:237.15:49-0.17:444:58First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:4710.011:18 AM11.95:598.46:51-0.87:434:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:0611.012:2211.57:428.77:50-1.47:425:01Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:5911.81:2711.38:598.38:43-1.87:415:02Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:4112.42:2711.29:557.69:32-1.97:405:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:1612.63:2211.110:416.910:16-1.87:395:06Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:4712.74:1211.011:216.210:57-1.47:385:07Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:1412.65:0110.711:595.511:35-0.77:375:09Full 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 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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