Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 1:43 pm (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 7:04 am (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Nov 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:408.71:1611.66:243.07:582.96:534:52Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:559.21:5411.67:293.78:381.96:554:51Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:569.92:2511.58:254.39:101.16:564:49Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:4710.52:5311.49:144.99:390.46:584:48Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:3011.03:1911.29:575.410:06-0.16:594:46Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:0811.33:4611.110:365.910:34-0.57:014:45Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:4311.64:1510.911:146.311:04-0.87:024:44Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:1611.84:4610.611:516.611:36-1.07:044:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:5111.95:2110.312:316.97:054:41Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:2811.95:589.912:12-0.91:137.07:074:40Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:0811.86:409.512:50-0.72:017.07:084:38Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:5211.87:319.01:32-0.32:576.97:104:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:3911.78:348.52:180.33:596.57:114:36Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:2811.79:528.23:091.15:035.77:134:35Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon11:1611.811:198.24:072.06:014.67:144:34Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:0111.95:103.06:513.27:164:33Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:428.812:4412.26:173.97:371.67:174:32Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:559.71:2512.57:224.68:200.07:184:31Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:5810.82:0512.78:235.29:03-1.57:204:30Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:5411.72:4712.89:195.79:46-2.67:214:29New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:4712.53:3012.810:146.110:30-3.37:234:28New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:3812.94:1512.511:076.411:15-3.47:244:27New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:2813.25:0412.012:026.57:254:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:1813.25:5711.212:02-3.112:596.57:274:25Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:0813.06:5510.312:49-2.32:016.37:284:25Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:5912.88:009.41:39-1.23:095.97:294:24First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:5012.59:178.62:310.24:215.27:314:23First Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:4012.310:478.13:271.75:304.37:324:23First Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:2912.04:293.26:313.37:334:22First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:238.312:1411.85:384.57:202.37:354:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 10:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 maximum.

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 (15% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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