Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 12:58 pm (-2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 6:04 am (11.1 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 - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:1611.93:595.85:261.17:355:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:219.311:12 AM11.75:176.96:270.17:335:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:5110.112:1311.66:467.47:27-0.87:325:14Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:5711.01:1511.78:057.38:22-1.57:315:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:4711.82:1411.89:086.89:13-2.07:295:17Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:2912.43:1112.010:016.110:02-2.27:285:19New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:0712.84:0611.910:495.210:48-2.07:265:20New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:4413.15:0011.711:364.411:33-1.37:255:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:2113.25:5411.312:213.77:235:23Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:5713.16:4910.812:17-0.31:073.17:225:25Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:3412.97:4710.21:011.01:552.67:205:27Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:1212.58:509.71:462.52:442.37:195:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:5212.010:059.22:354.03:362.17:175:30First Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:3711.411:379.13:315.44:322.07:165:31First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:2810.74:446.65:321.87:145:33First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:149.511:26 AM10.36:177.26:331.67:125:34First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:2710.112:2810.07:447.27:281.27:115:36Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:1710.61:2510.08:456.98:160.97:095:37Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:5411.02:1510.19:296.58:580.57:075:39Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:2311.32:5910.310:026.09:350.37:055:40Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:4711.53:4010.510:315.510:110.27:045:42Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:0911.74:1910.610:594.910:450.37:025:43Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:3211.94:5810.811:294.311:200.67:005:45Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:5712.15:4010.812:013.56:585:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:2412.26:2510.712:372.86:575:48Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:5512.37:1410.612:331.91:162.16:555:49Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:2812.28:0910.31:133.02:011.56:535:51Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:0511.99:1310.01:564.12:501.06:515:52Third Quarter28Tue
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 9:31 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 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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