Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (7.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 1:52 pm (8.7 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:2611.41:5210.79:328.29:05-0.77:564:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:0111.92:3210.610:178.19:40-1.17:564:31New Moon2Tue
3Wed5:3112.13:1210.610:537.910:15-1.37:564:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu5:5712.23:5010.511:247.710:50-1.57:564:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:2112.34:3010.411:547.311:25-1.47:564:34New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:4612.55:1110.312:266.87:554:35Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:1212.65:5610.012:01-1.11:026.27:554:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:3912.86:469.712:37-0.51:435.47:554:37Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:0912.87:449.21:150.52:274.57:544:39Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:4112.88:528.81:541.93:163.57:544:40First Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:1512.710:148.62:363.64:092.47:544:41First Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:5412.511:588.83:265.35:061.27:534:42First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:4012.34:327.06:050.17:524:44First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:479.711:33 AM12.16:018.27:03-1.07:524:45Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:0510.812:3212.07:358.67:59-2.07:514:46Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:5811.81:3312.08:518.48:52-2.67:514:48Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:4112.42:3212.09:507.99:42-3.07:504:49Full Moon17Wed
18Thu5:2012.93:2911.910:417.110:29-2.97:494:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:5513.14:2511.611:286.311:14-2.47:484:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:2913.25:2011.212:145.47:474:53Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:0213.26:1610.71:004.67:474:55Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:3413.17:1410.012:39-0.21:473.87:464:56Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:0612.98:179.41:211.42:353.17:454:58Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:3912.59:288.92:033.13:252.57:444:59Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:1512.010:578.72:494.94:172.17:435:01Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:5411.43:446.55:111.77:425:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:489.110:41 AM10.95:047.86:081.37:405:04Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:239.811:35 AM10.46:568.47:020.97:395:05Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:2210.612:3410.18:258.37:520.47:385:07Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:0211.21:3010.19:218.08:37-0.17:375:08Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:3311.52:1810.29:587.69:17-0.57:365:10Waning Crescent31Wed
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 4:03 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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