Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 4:42 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 am (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:3713.56:4510.712:30-2.11:365.27:564:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:1713.57:529.91:17-0.92:334.27:564:30Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:5813.49:079.22:050.83:323.27:564:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:4213.210:388.82:582.64:352.27:564:32Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:2912.83:584.55:371.37:564:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:249.111:20 AM12.45:126.26:370.47:554:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:009.912:1311.96:407.27:32-0.37:554:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:1210.91:0711.68:057.68:21-0.97:554:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:0611.61:5811.39:137.69:05-1.27:554:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:4912.12:4511.110:077.49:45-1.37:544:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:2412.33:2810.910:507.110:22-1.37:544:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:5312.44:1010.611:276.710:58-1.07:534:42New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:1912.44:5110.412:026.37:534:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:4312.45:3310.112:355.97:524:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:0712.46:179.812:07-0.11:095.47:524:46Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:3412.47:049.412:410.71:474.87:514:47Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:0312.47:569.01:161.82:274.27:504:48Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:3512.28:568.61:523.03:113.67:494:50First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:0912.010:108.32:314.34:002.97:494:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:4711.711:448.53:155.74:522.27:484:53First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:3011.44:147.05:471.47:474:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:299.111:19 AM11.25:388.06:420.57:464:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:4310.012:1511.27:108.47:35-0.57:454:57Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:3110.91:1111.38:228.28:25-1.47:444:58Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:0811.62:0611.69:167.89:13-2.17:435:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:4212.23:0011.810:037.19:59-2.57:425:01Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:1512.73:5412.010:486.210:44-2.57:415:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:4813.14:4911.911:335.111:29-2.07:405:04Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:2213.45:4611.612:204.17:395:06Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:5813.56:4611.112:14-0.91:083.17:375:07Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:3613.57:5010.512:590.52:002.27:365:09Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:36 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 43% 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 (43% 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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