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 6h 43m 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 - Feb 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:1012.610:299.02:394.04:081.67:355:11Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:4912.33:316.05:070.57:335:13Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:229.310:35 AM11.94:447.76:08-0.47:325:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:1310.311:33 AM11.56:298.87:10-1.27:315:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:2511.312:3911.38:118.88:08-1.87:295:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:1412.11:4511.29:218.49:02-2.27:285:19Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:5412.52:4611.210:137.69:51-2.47:265:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:2912.73:4211.210:576.810:37-2.27:255:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:0112.84:3511.011:386.011:19-1.67:235:23New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:2912.75:2710.712:175.27:225:25New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:5712.66:1810.312:564.47:205:27Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:2312.57:119.912:380.51:363.77:195:28Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:5012.38:089.41:162.02:173.07:175:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:1811.99:149.01:543.72:592.47:155:31First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:4911.410:378.92:365.43:452.07:145:33First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:2410.93:276.94:361.77:125:34First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:319.210:06 AM10.34:498.25:321.47:105:36First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:169.911:01 AM9.87:018.76:311.17:095:37First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:1510.712:079.58:358.47:270.67:075:39Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:5411.21:119.69:248.08:180.07:055:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:2411.52:059.89:557.69:03-0.57:045:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:4911.72:5210.210:207.19:43-1.07:025:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:1111.93:3710.610:466.410:22-1.17:005:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:3212.14:2210.811:145.510:59-0.96:585:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:5412.35:0911.011:464.511:37-0.36:565:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:1812.55:5910.912:223.36:555:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:4412.76:5510.812:150.91:022.16:535:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:1312.77:5510.512:552.41:461.16:515:53Waning Gibbous28Fri
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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