Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 2:03 am (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:488.912:5511.66:495.58:021.47:364:21Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:549.81:3211.47:566.28:360.67:374:21Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:4710.52:0511.38:536.79:080.07:384:20Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:3011.22:3811.19:427.09:38-0.67:394:20Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:0711.63:1011.010:247.210:08-1.07:404:20Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:4011.93:4410.811:037.310:40-1.37:414:20Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:1012.14:1810.611:407.311:14-1.47:424:19Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:4012.34:5610.412:177.27:434:19Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:1212.45:3610.112:577.07:444:19Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:4612.56:229.712:28-1.11:406.77:454:19Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:2212.67:149.31:08-0.62:296.27:464:19Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:0012.68:168.81:500.23:225.57:474:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:4112.59:318.42:371.34:194.67:484:19Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:2312.510:598.33:282.75:173.47:494:19Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:0912.54:284.16:122.07:504:20Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:328.811:55 AM12.65:385.47:050.57:504:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:569.812:4312.66:536.47:55-0.97:514:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:0410.91:3112.78:056.98:42-2.17:524:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:0011.82:2012.79:097.19:29-2.97:524:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:5012.63:0912.510:077.110:14-3.37:534:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:3513.03:5912.211:016.810:59-3.27:534:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:1913.34:5111.711:546.511:44-2.77:544:22Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:0113.35:4511.112:466.17:544:23Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:4213.26:4210.312:29-1.81:405.67:554:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:2213.17:439.51:15-0.62:365.07:554:24Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:0212.88:518.72:000.93:354.47:554:25First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:4312.510:128.22:492.54:343.77:564:26First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:2612.111:508.23:424.15:333.07:564:26First Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:1011.74:465.66:272.27:564:27First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:288.811:55 AM11.36:046.77:151.57:564:28Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:449.712:4111.17:267.48:000.87:564:29Waxing 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 4:33 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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