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 7h 14m 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 - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:4311.65:4710.012:19-0.91:177.86:534:53Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:3011.56:199.512:57-0.82:118.16:544:51Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:2411.46:578.91:40-0.53:228.26:564:50Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:2611.37:588.42:290.04:538.06:574:48Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:2811.39:317.93:250.56:127.36:594:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:2011.44:281.06:586.37:004:45Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:0011.75:331.57:335.07:024:44Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:338.41:3312.06:362.18:073.47:034:42Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:459.32:0312.37:352.78:421.67:054:41Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:4810.32:3312.68:293.69:18-0.27:064:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:4611.33:0412.89:214.69:56-1.87:084:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue4:4312.13:3812.910:125.610:37-3.07:094:37New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:3812.74:1412.711:046.511:20-3.67:114:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:3413.04:5512.211:587.27:124:35Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:3113.05:4111.512:05-3.612:577.77:144:34Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:3012.96:3310.612:53-3.12:057.97:154:33Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:3112.67:379.61:44-2.13:267.67:174:32First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:3412.38:568.62:40-0.94:556.97:184:31First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:3212.110:328.03:410.46:115.87:204:30First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:2312.04:481.77:094.67:214:29First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:118.01:0411.95:562.97:543.37:224:28Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:378.51:3811.87:023.98:302.17:244:27Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:469.32:0511.78:014.89:001.17:254:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:4210.12:2911.58:535.79:270.27:264:25Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:3010.82:5211.49:416.59:52-0.57:284:25Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:1211.43:1611.110:247.210:18-1.07:294:24Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:5011.83:4210.911:067.710:47-1.47:304:23Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:2512.14:1110.611:478.111:19-1.67:324:23Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:0112.34:4210.312:298.37:334:22Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:3812.35:169.91:138.37:344:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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