Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 1:12 am (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:04 am (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:1311.44:4510.49:21-0.39:496.55:179:09Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:5611.15:3311.010:00-0.710:446.75:179:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:3510.86:1211.410:36-1.011:306.75:189:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:1310.66:4511.611:09-1.25:199:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:5010.47:1311.712:096.711:43 AM-1.35:209:08New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:2810.27:4011.812:456.512:16-1.25:209:07New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:089.98:0711.91:216.312:51-1.05:219:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:499.78:3611.91:575.91:27-0.65:229:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:349.39:0712.02:355.52:040.05:239:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:228.99:4112.03:175.02:420.85:249:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:178.510:1611.94:024.43:231.95:249:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:218.210:5511.84:513.74:083.15:259:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:368.111:3711.75:442.85:004.45:269:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:028.46:381.86:055.65:279:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:2311.62:279.17:320.67:206.55:289:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:1211.63:3710.08:24-0.68:366.95:299:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:0311.74:3310.99:14-1.79:426.95:309:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:5511.95:2111.610:03-2.510:406.65:318:59Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:4812.06:0512.210:51-3.111:336.15:328:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:4111.96:4712.611:39-3.25:338:57Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:3611.77:2812.912:245.512:26-2.95:358:56Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:3311.38:1013.01:164.81:13-2.15:368:55Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:3210.78:5213.02:084.12:01-1.05:378:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:3510.09:3412.83:033.42:490.55:388:53Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:459.310:1812.44:002.83:412.25:398:52Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:058.811:0511.94:592.24:393.85:408:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:398.76:001.75:485.35:428:50Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:149.17:011.27:116.25:438:48Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:4811.03:319.87:570.78:346.75:448:47Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:4210.64:2810.58:480.39:416.75:458:46Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:3310.45:1110.99:32-0.110:326.55:468:45Waning Crescent31Mon
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 3:38 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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