Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 2:28 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:28 pm (12.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jul 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:347.611:2811.45:433.34:484.65:179:09Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:067.86:332.55:475.95:179:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:0911.12:398.57:221.67:016.95:189:09Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:5210.93:499.38:080.68:197.55:199:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:3610.84:4110.28:52-0.39:267.75:199:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:2110.95:2110.99:34-1.210:207.75:209:08Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:0611.05:5611.410:16-2.011:067.55:219:07New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:5111.16:3011.910:59-2.611:497.05:229:07New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:3811.27:0312.211:41-2.95:229:06New Moon9Wed
10Thu5:2911.17:3712.612:336.412:25-2.85:239:06New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:2310.98:1312.81:195.61:09-2.35:249:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:2010.58:5013.02:084.71:54-1.25:259:04Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:239.99:2913.03:003.82:410.25:269:04Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:339.310:1012.83:562.83:301.95:279:03First Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:548.810:5512.54:551.84:263.75:289:02First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:308.85:560.95:335.45:299:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:129.36:570.16:556.65:309:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:3911.73:3510.27:57-0.68:247.25:319:00Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:3611.44:3610.98:51-1.29:397.25:328:59Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:3211.15:2311.59:41-1.510:386.95:338:58Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:2410.96:0211.810:25-1.711:266.55:348:57Full Moon21Mon
22Tue4:1210.76:3511.811:06-1.65:358:56Full Moon22Tue
23Wed4:5710.57:0311.812:066.111:44 AM-1.35:378:55Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:4010.37:2811.812:435.712:20-0.95:388:54Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:2410.07:5211.81:185.212:56-0.35:398:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:089.78:1811.81:524.71:310.65:408:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:569.38:4711.82:294.12:071.65:418:50Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:468.99:1811.63:083.52:432.75:428:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:448.69:5211.43:503.03:224.05:448:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:518.310:3011.14:362.44:065.35:458:46Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:168.35:271.95:036.55:468:45Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:58 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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