Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 08m at 9:43 am (-3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:1011.56:429.512:58-0.31:587.16:534:53Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:5911.47:248.91:390.02:587.46:544:51Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:5511.38:198.42:250.44:137.36:564:50First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:5411.29:347.93:171.05:356.96:574:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:5111.311:017.94:171.56:376.26:594:47First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:4011.55:212.07:205.17:004:45First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:228.31:2011.86:252.37:563.87:024:44Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:319.01:5512.17:242.78:312.47:034:43Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:319.92:2812.48:193.19:070.87:054:41Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:2610.93:0212.79:103.79:45-0.77:064:40Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:1911.73:3712.89:594.410:25-1.97:084:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:1112.44:1512.710:495.111:07-2.77:094:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:0512.84:5612.411:415.811:52-3.17:114:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:0012.95:4111.912:376.47:124:35Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:5812.96:3211.112:39-2.91:386.87:144:34Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:5812.77:3110.21:29-2.22:496.97:154:33Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:0112.58:429.22:23-1.24:106.57:174:32Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:0412.310:088.53:220.15:325.77:184:31Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:0212.24:281.36:414.67:204:30Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:5212.25:382.57:363.47:214:29Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:128.71:3412.16:473.48:192.37:224:28Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:249.32:0811.97:504.28:551.37:244:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:2310.02:3711.78:454.99:260.57:254:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:1210.73:0311.59:335.69:54-0.17:264:25New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:5511.23:2911.310:166.210:22-0.67:284:25New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:3211.63:5611.010:576.710:50-0.97:294:24New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:0711.94:2510.711:367.111:21-1.17:304:23New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:4112.14:5610.412:167.37:324:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:1712.25:3110.012:587.57:334:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:5512.26:099.612:31-1.01:447.57:344:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:42 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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