Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 10:34 pm (8.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 5:41 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:3811.17:3912.412:385.712:25-2.15:488:43New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:2910.78:1312.31:235.21:07-1.35:498:41Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:2110.28:4612.12:084.71:49-0.35:518:40Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:149.69:2011.92:534.22:301.05:528:39Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:129.19:5511.53:403.73:132.45:538:37First Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:178.610:3311.24:293.23:593.95:548:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:358.311:1510.75:212.74:545.35:568:34First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:108.56:152.26:066.45:578:32First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:0110.32:429.17:091.67:367.15:588:31First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:5210.13:499.88:001.08:587.36:008:29Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:449.94:3510.48:480.49:577.26:018:28Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:339.95:1110.99:32-0.210:387.06:028:26Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:1910.15:4111.310:12-0.711:126.66:038:24Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:0110.36:0911.510:51-1.111:446.26:058:23Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:4210.56:3611.811:30-1.46:068:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:2510.77:0512.012:165.612:09-1.36:078:19Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:1110.77:3512.212:524.912:49-1.06:098:17Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:0010.68:0812.31:324.11:30-0.26:108:16Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:5410.48:4412.32:153.22:120.96:118:14Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:5510.09:2212.23:032.32:592.46:138:12Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:049.610:0511.93:561.63:513.96:148:10Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:289.410:5511.54:530.94:545.46:158:09Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:089.65:560.36:166.56:178:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:4110.27:01-0.27:487.06:188:05Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:5810.93:4811.08:04-0.79:076.76:198:03Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:0410.84:3911.59:03-1.110:076.26:218:01Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:0510.95:2011.99:55-1.310:565.56:227:59Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:0110.95:5512.010:43-1.311:384.86:237:57New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:5211.06:2612.011:26-1.06:257:55New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:3910.96:5511.912:164.212:07-0.46:267:53New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:2610.77:2311.712:533.612:460.46:277:51Waxing 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 8:07 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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