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 5h 34m 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 - Nov 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:4511.28:118.32:090.34:077.26:534:53First Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:3811.19:267.82:591.15:226.66:544:51First Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:2811.110:517.73:551.96:225.86:564:50First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:1211.24:552.77:044.86:574:48First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:157.912:4911.35:573.47:383.56:594:47Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:288.61:2111.56:574.18:092.27:004:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:289.41:5111.77:524.88:410.87:024:44Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:2010.42:2011.98:425.59:14-0.67:034:43Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:0811.22:5212.19:316.19:50-1.87:054:41Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:5512.03:2712.210:186.710:30-2.87:064:40Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:4212.54:0512.111:067.111:12-3.37:084:39Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:3112.74:4911.911:577.411:58-3.37:094:38Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:2312.85:3811.412:527.57:114:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:1612.76:3510.712:46-2.91:547.37:124:35Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:1112.57:429.81:38-2.13:056.97:144:34Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:0712.49:038.92:34-0.94:226.07:154:33Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:0112.310:388.43:340.65:364.87:174:32Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:5012.34:392.16:383.37:184:31Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:198.512:3512.25:493.67:301.97:194:30Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:489.21:1512.17:014.88:130.67:214:29Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:0010.21:5012.08:075.88:52-0.47:224:28Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:5811.12:2311.79:076.59:26-1.27:244:27Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:4711.72:5511.410:007.09:59-1.67:254:26New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:2912.23:2811.110:487.410:31-1.77:264:26New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:0712.44:0110.811:327.611:05-1.77:284:25New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:4112.44:3710.412:137.77:294:24New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:1412.35:1710.012:557.67:304:23Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:4812.25:599.512:16-1.21:387.47:324:23Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:2312.16:479.012:55-0.72:267.17:334:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:0112.07:428.51:360.03:186.77:344:22Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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