Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 5:25 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 12:36 pm (8.1 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 - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:4213.44:3911.812:038.07:564:29Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:2413.45:3811.212:577.27:564:30Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:0413.46:4110.412:38-2.81:536.47:564:31Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:4413.37:509.51:26-1.42:535.47:564:32Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:2313.19:088.72:140.33:544.37:564:34First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:0212.810:428.23:042.34:553.27:554:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:4112.54:004.35:522.17:554:36First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:328.511:21 AM12.05:096.26:441.17:554:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:139.512:0311.56:367.67:300.37:554:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:2710.612:4611.18:068.38:12-0.37:544:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:1911.51:3010.89:198.58:51-0.77:544:41Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:5912.12:1310.510:138.49:27-1.07:534:42Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:3312.32:5510.410:548.210:03-1.27:534:43Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:0212.43:3610.411:278.010:38-1.37:524:44Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:2712.34:1510.311:567.711:13-1.47:514:46Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:5012.34:5610.212:257.37:514:47Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:1412.45:3810.012:576.87:504:48Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:3812.46:239.712:23-0.71:326.17:494:50Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:0412.57:149.312:580.02:125.37:494:51Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:3112.58:148.81:341.22:554.47:484:53Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:5912.49:258.52:112.73:433.37:474:54Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:3112.310:558.52:524.54:342.17:464:56Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:0612.13:416.35:300.97:454:57Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:479.110:49 AM11.84:527.96:27-0.37:444:59Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:3110.211:42 AM11.76:349.07:24-1.47:435:00Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:3611.312:4411.68:119.28:19-2.47:425:02Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:2312.11:4711.79:208.99:12-3.07:415:03Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:0312.72:4811.810:148.210:02-3.47:405:05New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:4013.03:4711.811:017.310:50-3.27:395:06New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:1413.14:4511.611:476.411:36-2.67:375:08New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:4813.25:4311.212:345.47:365:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 3:00 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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