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 4h 10m 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 - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:0711.13:2812.39:454.510:16-1.26:534:53New Moon1Sat
2Sun4:5811.83:5712.410:305.510:53-2.46:544:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:5012.44:2912.311:176.411:34-3.16:564:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:4412.65:0612.012:087.36:574:48Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:4112.65:4911.412:19-3.31:047.96:594:47Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:4412.46:4110.61:08-2.92:128.17:004:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:5112.27:479.72:02-2.13:378.07:024:44First Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:5912.09:138.83:02-1.05:127.27:034:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:0112.04:090.16:305.97:054:41First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:5212.15:201.37:274.57:064:40Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:378.41:3212.16:302.38:123.07:084:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:599.12:0512.17:343.38:491.67:094:38Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:069.82:3312.08:304.39:210.57:104:36Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:0310.62:5711.99:215.29:51-0.47:124:35Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:5211.23:2111.610:086.210:19-1.07:134:34Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:3711.73:4611.310:536.910:47-1.47:154:33Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:1712.14:1310.911:387.511:18-1.67:164:32Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:5612.24:4310.412:237.97:184:31Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:3312.25:1710.01:108.27:194:30Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:1312.15:559.512:27-1.22:018.27:214:29Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:5711.96:398.91:07-0.83:028.17:224:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:4411.77:368.31:52-0.24:127.77:234:27Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:3311.68:507.82:400.55:217.07:254:26Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:1911.610:187.53:331.36:126.17:264:26Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:5811.711:477.74:302.26:514.97:284:25Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:3311.95:303.27:253.47:294:24Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:088.41:0312.16:314.27:581.87:304:24Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:179.41:3312.37:315.28:320.17:314:23Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:1710.52:0412.58:286.29:09-1.57:334:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:1211.62:3812.69:227.09:48-2.97:344:22New Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446484)

Common Questions About Tacoma, WA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA