Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 7:42 pm (12.7 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 - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:0613.48:1010.21:240.22:263.07:355:11Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:4913.09:249.52:141.93:242.47:345:12First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:3512.510:549.23:083.64:241.97:325:14First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:2511.94:145.35:281.57:315:15First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:379.411:20 AM11.45:366.56:301.17:305:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:0610.112:1910.97:087.07:270.77:285:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:1110.81:1610.68:257.08:160.37:275:20Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:5811.42:0810.59:226.78:590.17:255:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:3511.72:5310.510:066.49:38-0.17:245:23Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:0411.83:3410.510:416.110:13-0.17:225:25Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:2911.94:1210.511:115.710:46-0.17:215:26Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:5111.94:5010.511:395.311:190.27:195:28Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:1312.05:2910.412:094.87:185:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:3712.16:0910.312:404.37:165:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:0412.16:5310.112:261.21:153.77:145:32Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:3312.17:419.81:012.11:533.17:135:34Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:0511.98:359.51:383.12:362.67:115:35Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:4011.69:409.22:184.33:252.17:095:37Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:2011.311:009.23:065.54:201.67:085:38Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:0911.04:096.65:211.07:065:40Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:349.511:09 AM10.85:357.46:230.37:045:42Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:5510.312:1510.87:047.57:24-0.57:025:43Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:5211.01:2011.18:157.08:20-1.27:015:45Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:3611.72:2111.49:116.29:12-1.66:595:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:1512.33:1811.89:595.210:01-1.76:575:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:5212.74:1411.910:444.210:48-1.46:555:49New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:2913.05:0911.911:293.211:34-0.66:535:51New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:0613.16:0511.712:142.36:515:52Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 10:27 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 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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