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 2h 16m at 5:37 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:03 pm (8.3 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 - Nov 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:0312.04:3511.311:346.711:35-2.06:524:53Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:4612.15:1311.112:187.16:544:52Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:3312.15:5610.812:17-2.21:087.36:554:50Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:2512.16:4710.21:03-2.02:067.36:574:49Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:2011.97:519.61:53-1.43:147.16:584:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:1711.99:108.92:48-0.54:316.47:004:46Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:1311.910:448.63:490.65:445.27:014:44Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:0412.04:561.86:453.77:034:43Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:198.812:4912.26:052.97:362.17:044:42Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:449.51:2912.47:133.98:210.57:064:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:5410.52:0712.48:164.89:02-0.87:074:39Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:5311.32:4312.49:145.69:40-1.77:094:38New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:4612.03:1912.110:076.210:18-2.37:104:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:3312.43:5611.810:576.610:56-2.47:124:35New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:1812.64:3511.311:467.011:34-2.27:134:34New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:0112.65:1610.712:367.17:154:33Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:4212.46:0110.012:14-1.71:277.17:164:32Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:2412.26:509.412:54-1.02:227.07:184:31Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:0611.97:468.71:37-0.23:246.77:194:30Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:5011.78:548.02:230.84:296.17:214:29First Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:3411.510:157.63:122.05:315.47:224:28First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:1711.411:457.74:063.16:224.47:234:27First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:5711.45:074.27:043.37:254:27First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:098.212:3411.46:125.27:392.27:264:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:199.01:0811.57:156.08:121.07:274:25Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:1410.01:4111.58:136.78:44-0.17:294:24Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:0010.82:1411.69:057.19:18-1.17:304:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:4111.52:4911.69:527.59:55-2.07:314:23Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:2112.13:2611.610:377.610:34-2.67:334:22Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:0112.54:0611.611:227.711:15-3.07:344:22Full Moon30Sat
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 8:50 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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