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 31m at 6:31 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:0011.87:3512.812:127.112:06-3.95:179:09New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:5711.38:1512.91:056.412:54-3.35:189:09Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:5710.78:5412.91:595.61:41-2.25:189:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:019.99:3312.82:544.72:28-0.75:199:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:099.210:1112.63:513.83:151.05:209:08First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:268.510:5112.34:492.94:062.95:209:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:578.211:3211.85:472.15:044.85:219:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:408.66:431.36:166.35:229:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:1611.33:139.47:370.67:467.45:239:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:0210.84:2110.38:260.09:127.85:249:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:5110.55:1110.99:10-0.510:177.75:259:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:3810.35:4911.39:51-0.811:057.65:269:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:2210.16:2011.510:29-1.111:437.45:269:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:0310.16:4711.611:04-1.35:279:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:4310.17:1011.712:147.111:39 AM-1.45:289:02Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:2310.07:3311.812:436.712:14-1.35:299:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:049.97:5712.01:146.212:48-1.05:309:00Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:479.68:2212.11:475.61:24-0.55:328:59Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:359.48:5012.22:244.81:590.45:338:58Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:289.09:1912.23:043.92:371.75:348:57Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:298.79:5212.23:493.03:173.25:358:56Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:418.510:2812.04:382.04:024.85:368:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:108.55:311.04:596.35:378:54Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:569.16:290.16:187.55:388:53Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:0111.63:2610.07:29-0.97:518.15:398:52Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:0011.54:2610.88:27-1.89:138.05:418:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:0311.55:1211.59:23-2.510:167.55:428:49Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:0411.65:5112.010:15-3.011:096.75:438:48New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:0411.66:2712.311:05-3.011:575.85:448:47New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:0111.57:0112.611:51-2.75:458:46New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:5811.27:3512.712:444.812:36-1.85:478:44Waxing 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 10:11 am — 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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