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 5h 19m 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 - May 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:4411.85:2011.210:33-0.810:505.35:528:20New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:1712.06:1111.811:12-2.111:396.05:518:22New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:5412.17:0212.311:54-3.05:498:23New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:3412.07:5512.512:296.512:38-3.55:488:24Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:2011.78:5012.41:226.91:26-3.45:468:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:1111.19:4712.32:217.02:16-2.95:458:27Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:1010.310:4612.13:277.03:10-2.05:438:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:209.411:4511.94:426.54:08-0.75:428:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:438.66:025.75:110.65:408:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:4011.812:188.27:134.46:182.05:398:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:2911.81:528.48:123.17:273.25:378:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:1111.73:139.18:591.78:334.25:368:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:4711.64:199.99:400.69:345.15:358:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:1811.55:1410.610:14-0.310:285.95:348:37Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:4711.26:0011.210:46-1.011:166.55:328:39Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:1611.06:4111.511:17-1.45:318:40Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:4610.77:1811.712:016.911:48 AM-1.65:308:41Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:1910.47:5211.812:437.212:20-1.75:298:42Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:5410.08:2611.81:237.312:55-1.65:288:43Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:329.79:0211.72:057.31:33-1.35:278:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:159.39:4011.62:497.22:13-0.95:268:46Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:028.810:2011.53:386.92:55-0.35:258:47Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:588.311:0211.54:336.53:400.55:248:48Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:057.811:4311.55:315.94:291.55:238:49Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:257.56:254.95:222.65:228:50Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:2211.512:517.77:143.76:213.85:218:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:0011.62:148.47:582.27:254.95:208:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:3711.73:279.48:400.68:305.95:198:54Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:1511.94:2810.59:21-1.09:326.65:198:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:5412.15:2311.410:04-2.310:317.15:188:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu3:3512.16:1412.110:48-3.411:277.45:178:56New Moon31Thu
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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