Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 5:25 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:47 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:379.64:4511.59:560.910:513.87:086:49Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:2310.25:0511.710:351.211:182.67:096:47New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:0810.75:2711.911:131.811:491.37:116:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat5:5511.25:5112.111:522.87:126:43New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:4511.56:1812.112:230.012:333.97:146:41Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:3811.76:4912.01:02-1.01:165.27:156:39Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:3611.77:2411.61:44-1.72:056.47:166:38Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:4111.58:0511.02:31-1.83:027.47:186:36Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:5811.28:5810.33:24-1.64:198.17:196:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:2711.24:25-1.06:068.17:216:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:4611.35:34-0.47:467.37:226:30First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:4311.66:490.28:506.07:236:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:279.03:2611.87:590.69:364.77:256:26Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:479.43:5911.99:001.010:143.37:266:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:519.94:2712.09:521.610:482.17:286:22Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:4610.44:5111.910:382.411:191.17:296:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:3710.85:1311.811:213.411:490.37:316:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:2411.15:3611.612:014.57:326:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:0911.46:0011.212:18-0.412:425.67:336:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:5411.56:2710.812:49-0.71:256.57:356:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:3911.56:5710.21:21-0.82:117.37:366:11Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:2811.47:309.61:57-0.73:067.87:386:09Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:2311.28:099.02:37-0.34:198.17:396:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:2711.09:048.33:240.36:057.97:416:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:3610.94:190.97:377.47:426:04Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:3411.04:211.47:236.66:445:03Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:1711.15:271.87:535.76:455:01Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:218.01:4811.46:302.18:194.66:474:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:288.62:1411.67:252.48:443.36:484:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:259.42:3811.98:152.99:111.86:504:56Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:1710.33:0212.19:003.69:420.36:514:55New Moon31Fri
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 8:36 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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