Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 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 - Jul 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:069.19:4312.53:125.52:40-0.25:179:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:108.710:1612.54:014.43:231.25:189:09Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:268.310:5212.54:533.24:113.05:189:08Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:568.211:3212.45:481.95:064.85:199:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:408.76:440.56:166.55:209:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:1712.23:169.77:40-0.87:417.65:219:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:0712.14:2810.88:34-1.99:058.15:219:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:0111.95:2211.69:26-2.710:158.05:229:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:5711.86:0712.110:17-3.211:147.65:239:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:5211.66:4812.411:05-3.45:249:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:4711.37:2512.512:067.111:51 AM-3.25:259:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:4210.98:0012.512:546.412:35-2.65:269:04Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:3710.48:3312.51:425.71:18-1.65:279:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:339.89:0412.32:294.92:00-0.45:289:02Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:329.19:3512.13:174.22:411.25:299:02Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:368.510:0711.84:063.43:232.85:309:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:518.110:4211.44:562.74:094.65:319:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:248.15:472.15:046.25:328:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:128.66:381.46:247.55:338:58First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:0210.53:399.57:290.98:088.15:348:57Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:5110.24:3610.38:180.39:338.25:358:56Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:4310.05:1610.99:04-0.310:288.05:368:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:339.95:4811.29:47-0.911:067.85:378:54Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:2010.06:1511.510:27-1.411:377.45:398:53Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:0310.26:4011.711:05-1.75:408:52Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:4610.37:0411.912:066.911:43 AM-1.95:418:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:3010.47:2812.112:376.312:20-1.75:428:49Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:1710.37:5412.41:125.512:58-1.25:438:48Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:0910.18:2212.51:514.51:37-0.25:448:47Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:069.88:5312.62:343.42:171.25:468:45Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:109.49:2712.53:212.33:002.95:478:44Third Quarter31Mon
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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