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 2h 39m 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 - Nov 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:288.91:5011.77:083.38:292.16:534:52Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:389.62:1911.78:074.19:031.06:554:51Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:3510.32:4411.58:595.09:330.26:564:49Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:2410.93:0811.39:465.810:01-0.56:584:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:0711.43:3211.110:286.510:28-0.96:594:46New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:4511.73:5810.811:097.010:57-1.27:014:45New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:2111.94:2710.511:497.411:29-1.37:024:44New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:5612.04:5910.212:297.77:044:42Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:3411.95:349.812:04-1.21:137.87:054:41Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:1511.86:139.312:43-1.02:027.87:074:40Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:5911.77:018.81:25-0.62:597.77:084:38Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:4711.68:038.32:110.04:057.37:104:37First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:3411.59:237.93:010.85:106.57:114:36First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:1911.610:547.83:561.76:045.47:134:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:5911.84:562.76:483.97:144:34First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:238.212:3512.05:593.77:282.37:154:33Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:419.11:1012.37:024.78:060.57:174:32Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:4710.31:4512.58:025.68:46-1.27:184:31Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:4511.32:2212.79:006.49:27-2.67:204:30Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:3912.23:0112.89:557.110:10-3.67:214:29Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:3212.83:4412.610:497.510:55-4.07:234:28Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:2313.14:3112.211:447.611:42-3.97:244:27Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:1513.25:2311.612:417.67:254:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:0613.06:2110.812:30-3.21:447.37:274:25Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:5812.87:279.81:21-2.22:536.87:284:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:5012.68:438.92:14-0.84:066.07:294:24Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:3912.410:138.23:090.75:184.97:314:23Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:2612.211:548.14:102.46:203.67:324:23Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:0812.05:164.07:112.37:334:22Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:288.712:4611.86:285.47:531.27:344:22Waning Crescent30Thu
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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