Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 8m at 6:39 pm (7.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:448.512:0611.46:036.97:271.47:564:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:019.512:4311.27:247.88:030.47:564:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:5610.61:1911.18:368.48:38-0.57:564:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:3811.41:5711.09:338.69:14-1.37:564:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:1412.02:3511.010:198.79:52-2.07:564:34Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:4712.43:1611.110:598.610:31-2.57:554:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:2012.73:5911.111:378.311:12-2.87:554:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:5212.94:4611.112:167.97:554:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:2613.05:3710.812:597.37:544:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:0013.06:3410.412:38-2.31:476.57:544:40Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:3513.17:389.71:22-1.32:405.57:534:41Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:1113.18:529.02:080.23:374.37:534:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:5013.010:218.62:562.04:363.07:524:44Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:3012.83:514.15:361.67:524:45Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:088.811:14 AM12.54:596.06:330.37:514:46Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:569.712:0212.26:247.57:27-0.87:504:48Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:1610.912:5411.97:568.38:18-1.67:504:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:1511.91:4611.69:128.49:05-2.17:494:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:0112.52:3811.310:128.19:50-2.37:484:52New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:4012.83:2811.111:017.810:32-2.27:474:53New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:1512.84:1610.811:447.311:13-1.97:464:55New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:4612.75:0310.512:246.87:464:56New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:1512.65:5010.11:026.37:454:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:4212.46:399.612:30-0.51:415.77:444:59Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:0912.37:319.11:070.52:225.07:425:01Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:3712.18:308.61:441.83:054.37:415:02Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:0711.99:418.22:213.33:513.67:405:04First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:3911.611:148.23:025.04:402.97:395:05First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:1511.23:526.65:312.17:385:07First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:128.810:56 AM10.85:087.96:221.37:375:08First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:469.811:44 AM10.56:578.77:130.57:365:10Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 9:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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