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 1h 33m 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 - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2211.26:230.38:196.17:096:49Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:599.13:1011.57:350.89:144.97:106:47Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:219.33:4711.68:391.29:563.77:116:45Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:279.84:1711.69:331.710:322.67:136:43Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:2310.24:4111.610:192.311:031.67:146:41New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:1210.65:0211.511:013.211:320.97:166:39New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:5710.95:2311.311:394.17:176:37New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:3911.15:4511.112:000.212:175.07:186:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:1911.36:1110.812:29-0.212:555.87:206:33Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:0011.36:4010.51:00-0.51:346.67:216:31Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:4311.27:1210.01:34-0.52:187.17:236:29Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:3111.07:479.52:12-0.33:097.67:246:27Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:2610.88:318.92:550.14:147.87:256:25First Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:3110.69:328.43:460.55:437.77:276:23First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:3710.64:431.07:127.27:286:21First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:3210.85:461.48:046.47:306:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:248.12:1311.06:511.78:405.37:316:18Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:428.52:4511.47:512.19:113.97:336:16Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:479.33:1311.78:452.59:432.37:346:14Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:4510.13:4112.19:353.110:170.77:356:12Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:3911.04:1012.410:233.910:54-0.97:376:11Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:3211.84:4312.611:104.811:33-2.27:386:09Full Moon22Sun
23Mon6:2512.35:1812.611:585.67:406:07Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:1912.65:5812.312:15-3.012:486.47:416:05Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:1612.66:4311.81:00-3.21:437.17:436:04Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:1612.47:3411.11:49-3.02:467.47:446:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:2012.18:3510.12:41-2.24:017.47:466:00Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:2811.99:529.23:38-1.15:287.07:475:59Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun11:3311.710:248.53:420.15:536.06:494:57Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:2911.74:501.36:584.76:504:55Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:028.41:1411.86:012.37:493.36:524:54Waning Crescent31Tue
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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