Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 6:15 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:4410.25:38-0.66:407.96:297:49Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:0210.86:48-0.58:187.56:307:47Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:4910.13:5511.27:58-0.59:256.66:317:45Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:0710.14:3511.68:59-0.610:145.66:337:43Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:1410.35:0711.79:52-0.510:544.66:347:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:1110.55:3411.810:38-0.111:303.66:357:39New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:0110.65:5811.711:190.56:377:37New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:4910.76:2011.612:032.811:57 AM1.46:387:35New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:3510.76:4211.512:352.012:342.56:397:33Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:2010.67:0711.31:071.41:113.76:417:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:0710.57:3411.01:400.91:484.86:427:29Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:5710.38:0410.62:150.72:295.96:437:27Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:5210.18:3910.02:540.63:166.86:457:25First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:589.89:209.43:390.84:187.66:467:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:249.74:311.05:568.06:477:21First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:519.95:331.27:517.76:497:19First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:5010.36:391.28:517.26:507:17First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:538.63:2810.67:431.09:266.46:517:15Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:019.03:5711.08:380.79:545.56:537:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:589.54:2011.39:260.610:224.46:547:11Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:4910.24:4311.710:090.710:523.06:557:09Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:3810.85:0812.010:511.211:251.66:577:07Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:2811.25:3512.311:322.06:587:05Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:2011.66:0512.412:020.312:153.16:597:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:1411.76:3912.412:42-0.912:594.37:017:01Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:1211.77:1712.11:25-1.61:475.57:026:59Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:1511.58:0111.52:13-1.92:426.67:036:57Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:2811.18:5310.83:05-1.73:507.37:056:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:5310.910:0010.04:04-1.15:217.67:066:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:1711.05:10-0.47:027.17:076:51Third Quarter30Sat
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 9:06 pm — 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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