Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 3:13 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 9:14 am (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:1613.39:029.91:472.22:541.57:355:11Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:5912.810:289.52:384.03:531.17:345:12Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:4712.23:405.74:550.87:325:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:129.610:43 AM11.55:017.06:000.57:315:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:5010.211:47 AM10.96:427.67:020.27:305:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:5910.912:5210.68:107.57:580.07:285:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:4811.51:5210.49:127.08:47-0.27:275:20Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:2511.82:4410.49:576.59:29-0.27:255:21Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:5511.93:2810.410:336.010:06-0.17:245:23New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:1911.94:0910.411:045.510:400.17:225:25New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:3911.94:4810.411:315.011:130.57:215:26New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:5912.05:2710.311:594.411:451.17:195:28New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:2112.16:0810.212:293.77:185:29Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:4612.16:5210.012:181.91:023.17:165:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:1312.07:399.812:512.91:382.57:145:32Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:4311.98:329.51:264.02:192.07:135:34Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:1611.69:359.22:045.13:041.67:115:35First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:5311.210:579.12:486.33:571.37:095:37First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:3910.83:487.34:560.97:085:38First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:389.410:38 AM10.55:168.05:590.47:065:40First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:5910.111:47 AM10.56:538.07:01-0.27:045:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:5010.812:5610.78:047.57:59-0.87:025:43Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:2811.42:5911.19:566.59:51-1.28:016:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:0012.03:5811.610:425.410:40-1.37:596:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:3212.54:5511.911:254.111:26-1.07:576:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:0512.95:5112.012:082.87:556:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:3913.16:4811.912:11-0.212:531.67:536:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:1513.27:4611.612:571.01:380.77:516:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 12:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (33% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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