Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:39 pm (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 08m at 2:20 pm (8.9 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:1910.76:4711.012:531.11:054.57:086:49Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:0310.77:1210.71:220.61:425.57:106:47Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:5010.77:4010.31:550.32:236.57:116:45Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:4210.68:109.72:320.23:127.37:136:43Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:4610.48:449.23:150.44:208.07:146:41Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:0610.34:050.66:108.27:156:39Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:2910.55:050.98:027.87:176:37Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:2910.86:131.08:487.17:186:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:338.33:0911.17:200.99:176.27:206:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:498.83:3911.58:200.79:455.17:216:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:529.54:0511.89:130.710:153.77:226:29Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:4810.34:3012.110:011.010:482.17:246:27New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:4211.04:5712.410:461.711:240.57:256:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:3511.65:2612.611:312.77:276:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:3012.15:5812.612:03-0.912:173.97:286:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:2812.36:3412.412:44-1.91:055.27:296:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:2812.37:1311.81:28-2.41:596.47:316:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:3412.17:5811.12:16-2.43:017.37:326:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:4711.88:5410.13:08-1.94:227.87:346:14First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:0711.64:07-1.06:077.67:356:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:2211.65:140.07:406.77:376:11First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:2111.76:270.88:425.57:386:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:218.53:0511.87:381.49:274.37:406:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:408.93:4011.88:402.010:043.27:416:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:439.44:0611.79:332.510:342.37:436:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:3510.04:2711.610:183.311:011.47:446:02Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:2210.43:4611.49:584.110:250.66:455:01Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:0410.84:0611.310:365.010:500.06:474:59Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:4311.24:2811.111:135.911:16-0.56:484:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:2211.44:5210.811:516.711:46-0.96:504:56Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:0111.65:1810.412:327.36:514:54Waning 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 4:29 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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