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 6h 34m 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 - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:3912.65:4910.412:354.87:355:10Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:0312.56:3810.012:110.31:124.17:345:12Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:2812.47:299.612:461.61:503.47:335:13Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:5412.28:269.21:223.02:292.87:315:15Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:2311.89:328.91:584.53:122.37:305:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:5511.410:588.82:376.04:002.07:295:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:3210.93:267.34:531.67:275:19Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:559.110:18 AM10.34:498.45:511.27:265:21Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:309.911:17 AM10.07:008.86:490.77:245:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:2210.612:229.98:288.67:430.17:235:24Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:5611.11:2210.19:138.28:32-0.67:215:26Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:2311.52:1510.49:457.69:16-1.27:205:27Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:4611.93:0410.810:156.99:57-1.57:185:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:0912.23:5311.110:465.910:37-1.47:165:30New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:3212.54:4311.311:214.811:17-0.87:155:32New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:5812.85:3511.212:003.57:135:33Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:2713.16:3211.012:422.37:125:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:5813.17:3310.712:381.71:271.27:105:37Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:3213.08:4110.21:213.32:160.47:085:38Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:1112.610:049.92:095.13:10-0.17:065:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:5512.011:529.93:086.74:10-0.27:055:41First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:5011.34:318.05:17-0.27:035:43First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:3810.511:01 AM10.66:248.36:27-0.37:015:44Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:4711.212:2210.38:007.87:33-0.46:595:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:3411.71:3610.39:027.08:31-0.56:585:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:1112.02:3810.49:476.09:19-0.46:565:49Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:4112.13:3110.510:255.210:02-0.16:545:50Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:0612.14:1910.610:584.310:390.56:525:52Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:2712.05:0310.611:283.511:151.36:505:53Full Moon29Tue
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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