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 1h 52m 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 - Jul 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:2711.15:2911.39:42-1.310:367.45:179:09Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:1210.86:1011.710:22-1.611:267.35:179:09Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:5510.56:4411.810:59-1.75:189:09Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:3610.37:1311.812:077.111:35 AM-1.65:199:08Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:1710.17:3811.812:436.812:10-1.55:199:08Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:589.98:0311.91:176.512:45-1.15:209:07Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:419.68:2811.91:516.01:20-0.65:219:07Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:269.28:5612.02:285.51:560.25:229:06Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:168.89:2612.03:074.82:321.25:239:06Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:118.49:5811.93:494.13:102.45:239:05Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:158.010:3211.74:353.43:503.85:249:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:327.911:0911.55:242.54:385.25:259:04Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:068.26:161.65:396.65:269:03Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:429.07:090.56:597.65:279:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:3911.23:539.98:02-0.58:248.05:289:02Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:3111.34:4410.88:54-1.69:348.05:299:01Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:2611.45:2611.59:44-2.510:317.65:309:00Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:2111.66:0412.010:32-3.111:216.95:318:59New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:1611.76:4012.411:20-3.45:328:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:1211.77:1612.712:106.112:06-3.15:338:57New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:1011.47:5312.912:595.112:53-2.45:358:56Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:1010.98:3013.01:494.11:39-1.15:368:55Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:1410.29:0913.02:413.12:260.55:378:54Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:249.69:4912.73:362.23:152.35:388:53First Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:439.110:3212.24:331.54:104.25:398:52First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:188.95:320.95:165.85:408:51First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:009.36:330.46:437.05:418:50First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:1411.13:2510.17:330.08:197.45:438:48Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:1310.64:2510.88:28-0.39:357.35:448:47Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:1110.35:1011.29:18-0.510:307.05:458:46Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:0310.25:4511.410:02-0.711:126.65:468:45Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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