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 3h 46m 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 - Dec 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:459.61:2011.57:406.48:290.37:364:21Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:4510.61:5111.38:447.29:01-0.47:374:21Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:3311.42:2211.09:407.69:31-1.07:384:20New Moon3Sun
4Mon5:1311.92:5310.810:277.910:02-1.37:394:20New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:4812.23:2510.611:098.110:34-1.57:404:20New Moon5Tue
6Wed6:1912.34:0010.411:468.111:08-1.67:414:20New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:4912.44:3610.212:228.07:424:19New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:2012.45:169.91:007.87:434:19Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:5312.45:599.512:21-1.31:417.57:444:19Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:2712.46:499.11:01-0.92:277.07:454:19Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:0212.47:508.61:42-0.23:176.37:464:19Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:3812.49:038.12:250.94:115.37:474:19First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:1512.510:317.93:122.35:044.17:484:19First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:5312.54:053.85:562.57:494:19First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:088.311:33 AM12.55:085.46:450.97:504:20Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:419.312:1512.66:226.87:33-0.77:504:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:5610.512:5912.67:387.78:20-2.17:514:20Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:5611.61:4612.78:478.29:07-3.27:524:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:4812.52:3612.69:498.39:54-3.87:524:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:3413.03:2712.410:458.110:41-3.97:534:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:1913.34:2112.011:397.711:28-3.67:534:22Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:0113.35:1711.412:327.17:544:22Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:4213.36:1610.712:14-2.81:286.47:544:23Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:2213.17:199.81:01-1.62:255.67:554:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:0112.98:298.91:47-0.13:254.87:554:24Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:4012.69:528.32:351.74:253.87:554:25Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:1812.311:338.23:263.75:242.87:564:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:5811.94:265.56:171.97:564:26Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:218.811:39 AM11.45:447.17:061.07:564:27Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:479.812:2211.17:178.07:490.37:564:28Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:4710.81:0510.78:398.48:28-0.37:564:29Waning Crescent31Sun
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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