Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 7:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 12m at 11:57 pm (10.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:3611.07:0911.012:055.412:19-0.15:476:39Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:0410.77:5310.912:436.112:54-0.35:456:40Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:3410.38:4210.71:236.81:32-0.25:436:42Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:089.89:3910.52:097.42:160.05:416:43Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:489.310:4910.33:087.83:080.35:396:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:448.84:317.94:060.75:376:46Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:0110.310:04 AM8.56:057.65:110.95:356:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:5810.511:32 AM8.57:096.76:151.15:336:49Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:3910.912:508.97:515.67:151.35:316:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:1111.31:589.68:274.28:091.65:296:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:4011.72:5810.49:032.58:592.25:276:53Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:0912.13:5511.19:400.89:473.15:256:54New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:4012.44:5111.810:19-0.810:354.05:246:56New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:1312.65:4712.211:00-2.111:235.05:226:57New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:5012.56:4412.311:43-2.85:206:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:3112.27:4312.212:156.012:29-3.05:187:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:1611.68:4512.01:116.71:18-2.65:167:01Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:0810.89:5411.62:167.12:11-1.85:147:03First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:109.811:0511.43:347.23:10-0.85:127:04First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:278.95:066.84:150.35:117:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:1111.310:59 AM8.46:285.85:251.35:097:07First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:0611.312:318.47:304.76:352.25:077:08Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:4811.41:508.88:173.57:372.95:057:09Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:2111.32:549.38:542.38:313.65:047:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:4711.23:489.99:251.49:184.45:027:12Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:0911.14:3410.59:530.510:015.25:007:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:3111.05:1510.910:19-0.210:405.94:587:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:5310.85:5311.310:45-0.711:186.54:577:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:1910.76:2911.511:14-1.111:576.94:557:18Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:4710.48:0611.612:47-1.35:538:19Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 3:40 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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