Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:03 am (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 8:19 pm (12.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - May 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:2811.94:3110.810:090.410:153.85:528:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:0412.15:2411.510:49-0.911:054.35:518:22Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:4212.36:1612.111:31-2.011:554.95:498:23Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:2212.37:0812.512:14-2.85:478:24Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:0612.08:0212.612:475.31:00-3.05:468:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:5511.68:5812.51:425.71:48-2.85:448:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:4810.99:5512.32:426.02:39-2.15:438:28Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:4910.010:5512.13:496.03:34-1.15:428:30Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:009.111:5511.95:055.64:330.15:408:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:258.56:244.95:371.45:398:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:5311.812:588.37:343.96:462.55:378:34Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:4411.72:248.78:312.87:553.45:368:35Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:2811.63:349.39:171.88:584.15:358:36Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:0511.54:3210.09:550.99:534.85:348:37Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:3711.35:2110.510:280.210:425.35:328:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:0711.16:0311.010:58-0.411:255.85:318:40New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:3610.96:4011.311:27-0.85:308:41New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:0610.77:1411.512:066.111:56 AM-1.05:298:42New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:3810.47:4711.612:456.412:28-1.25:288:44New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:1410.18:2111.71:246.51:03-1.25:278:45Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:529.88:5811.72:056.61:40-1.05:268:46Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:339.49:3711.72:506.62:19-0.75:258:47Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:218.910:1911.63:406.43:02-0.15:248:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:168.411:0411.64:356.13:490.75:238:49First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:238.011:4911.65:345.54:401.65:228:50First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:427.96:314.55:372.65:218:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:3311.61:048.17:243.36:403.55:208:53First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:1711.82:228.88:111.97:464.45:198:54Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:5912.03:309.88:560.48:505.15:188:55Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:4012.24:2910.89:40-1.19:505.65:188:56Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:2212.35:2411.610:24-2.310:475.95:178:56Full Moon31Tue
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 11:11 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 (8% 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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