Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 42m at 4:57 pm (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:1811.94:3310.49:25-0.79:356.35:178:57Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:5811.75:2811.210:05-1.510:356.85:168:58Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:3611.46:1411.710:42-1.911:287.05:158:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:1311.06:5511.911:18-2.15:159:00Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:5110.77:3112.012:157.111:54 AM-2.15:159:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:3010.38:0412.012:597.112:30-1.95:149:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:119.98:3611.91:417.01:07-1.55:149:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:569.49:0811.92:246.71:45-1.05:139:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:449.09:4211.83:086.42:24-0.35:139:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:368.410:1711.73:555.93:050.65:139:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:377.910:5311.64:465.33:471.85:139:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:487.511:3111.55:374.54:333.05:129:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:117.56:283.55:264.45:129:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:0911.41:417.97:152.46:285.65:129:07Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:4811.43:028.87:591.17:396.65:129:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:2711.44:069.78:41-0.18:487.35:129:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:0811.44:5810.79:24-1.49:517.65:129:08Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:5111.55:4311.410:07-2.410:467.75:129:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:3611.66:2612.010:51-3.211:377.55:129:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:2411.77:0712.411:36-3.75:129:09New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:1511.57:4812.712:287.212:22-3.75:139:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:1111.28:3012.91:206.61:09-3.35:139:09Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:1110.69:1113.02:145.91:57-2.45:139:09Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:169.99:5213.03:125.02:46-1.05:149:09Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:289.110:3512.84:124.03:370.75:149:10First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:508.511:1912.65:142.94:332.65:149:10First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:278.46:161.85:364.55:159:10First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:0512.32:088.97:150.76:536.05:159:09Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:5211.93:349.88:09-0.28:177.05:169:09Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:4011.54:3910.78:58-0.99:337.45:169:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 8:06 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 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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