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 1h 05m at 7:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:1812.25:569.512:34-1.52:038.37:354:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:0112.26:459.11:16-1.13:008.07:374:21Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:4712.17:508.52:02-0.54:037.57:384:20Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:3212.19:138.02:520.35:056.67:394:20Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:1412.210:467.93:471.35:585.27:404:20Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:5312.34:472.56:453.67:414:20Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:208.312:3012.55:513.87:281.77:424:19Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:449.31:0612.76:575.18:09-0.17:434:19Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:5610.41:4312.98:026.28:51-1.87:444:19Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:5811.62:2112.99:047.19:33-3.17:454:19New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:5412.53:0212.810:037.710:16-3.87:464:19New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:4613.13:4612.511:008.011:01-4.07:474:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:3613.44:3412.011:568.011:47-3.77:484:19Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:2513.45:2611.312:547.97:494:19Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:1413.26:2310.412:35-3.01:557.57:494:20Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:0112.97:269.51:23-1.93:026.97:504:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:4712.78:398.62:13-0.54:116.17:514:20First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:3212.410:067.93:051.15:185.17:524:20First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:1412.111:477.84:012.76:163.97:524:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:5311.95:044.37:042.77:534:21First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:268.412:2911.76:145.87:441.67:534:22Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:469.31:0311.47:276.98:180.77:544:22Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:4810.41:3511.28:367.68:50-0.17:544:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:3511.22:0711.09:348.19:20-0.87:554:23Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:1511.82:4010.810:238.39:52-1.27:554:24Full Moon25Wed
26Thu5:4912.23:1410.611:058.410:25-1.67:554:25Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:2012.43:4910.511:438.411:00-1.87:554:25Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:5112.54:2710.412:198.37:564:26Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:2212.65:0910.212:568.07:564:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:5412.65:559.912:17-1.81:367.67:564:28Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:2712.76:479.612:58-1.42:227.07:564:29Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:42 am — 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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