Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:31 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 11:15 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:4110.812:179.47:316.77:050.36:487:38Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:3711.21:439.68:385.48:120.76:467:40Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:1911.62:5810.09:294.09:121.16:447:41Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:5511.94:0310.610:122.510:051.76:427:42Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:2812.15:0011.110:521.210:542.46:407:44Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:5912.25:5411.511:300.111:413.36:387:45Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:3012.26:4411.712:08-0.76:367:47Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:0311.97:3411.812:264.312:45-1.26:347:48Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:3711.58:2211.71:125.11:23-1.26:327:49Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:1411.09:1211.41:595.92:03-1.06:307:51Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:5510.310:0411.12:516.52:46-0.56:287:52Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:419.611:0310.73:506.93:330.26:267:54Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:368.95:047.04:251.06:247:55Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:0710.510:46 AM8.36:316.75:251.76:237:56Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:0910.412:088.07:456.16:292.36:217:58Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:5910.51:298.18:365.37:332.76:197:59Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:3810.62:388.59:134.38:293.16:178:00Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:0910.83:349.19:433.39:193.56:158:02Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:3511.04:239.810:102.210:033.96:138:03Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:0011.25:0710.410:381.110:454.56:118:05New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:2711.35:5011.011:080.011:265.06:108:06New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:5511.56:3311.511:41-1.06:088:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:2611.57:1811.812:075.612:18-1.86:068:09New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:0211.48:0611.912:516.212:59-2.36:048:10Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:4111.28:5711.91:386.61:43-2.46:038:12Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:2710.89:5311.82:316.92:32-2.16:018:13Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:2210.210:5311.63:327.03:25-1.55:598:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:289.511:5511.54:466.84:23-0.65:588:16First Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:508.96:066.15:280.45:568:17First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:5311.612:238.67:194.96:361.55:548:18First Quarter30Tue
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 2:53 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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