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 2h 13m 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 - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:5712.77:499.01:38-0.63:076.17:564:30Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:3112.79:038.52:210.74:014.97:564:31Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:0612.610:328.33:072.34:563.57:564:32Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:4412.64:004.25:511.97:564:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:158.611:24 AM12.55:056.06:440.37:564:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:579.712:0912.46:267.57:35-1.27:554:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:1610.912:5712.37:518.48:25-2.37:554:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:1612.01:4812.29:078.79:13-3.17:554:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:0512.72:4112.010:098.610:01-3.57:544:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:4813.13:3511.811:038.210:48-3.47:544:40New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:2913.24:2911.411:547.611:33-2.97:544:41New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:0713.25:2410.912:437.07:534:42Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:4313.16:2010.212:18-2.11:326.37:534:43Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:1712.97:209.51:02-1.02:235.57:524:45Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:5112.78:258.81:440.53:154.77:514:46Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:2412.49:428.22:282.24:093.97:514:47First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:5812.011:198.13:134.15:023.07:504:49First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:3411.64:085.95:532.27:494:50First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:138.711:13 AM11.25:237.46:411.47:484:52First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:469.711:57 AM10.87:048.47:270.77:484:53Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:4510.712:4410.58:348.68:090.07:474:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:2711.51:3210.39:368.68:49-0.67:464:56Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:0111.92:1710.410:198.49:28-1.17:454:57Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:3012.23:0010.510:518.110:06-1.57:444:59Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:5612.33:4210.611:197.810:43-1.87:435:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:2112.44:2410.711:497.311:21-1.87:425:02Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:4512.55:0810.612:216.77:415:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:1012.75:5710.412:575.97:395:05Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:3712.86:5010.112:36-0.81:384.97:385:06Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:0612.97:519.61:150.42:243.87:375:08Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:3612.89:029.21:552.13:142.77:365:09Third Quarter31Fri
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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