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 3h 46m 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:2013.26:4210.512:20-1.51:214.47:355:11Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:5313.17:469.91:040.02:103.47:345:12Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:2512.88:569.21:471.93:002.67:325:14First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:5912.410:228.92:333.93:522.07:315:15First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:3511.83:255.94:461.57:305:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:129.110:17 AM11.14:387.55:431.17:285:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:019.911:07 AM10.56:308.46:390.87:275:20Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:1210.812:0710.08:158.57:340.57:255:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:5911.41:099.89:208.18:220.17:245:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:3411.82:049.810:027.79:06-0.27:225:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:0311.92:5110.010:347.39:44-0.57:215:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:2711.93:3310.210:596.910:20-0.77:195:28Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:4711.94:1310.311:246.310:54-0.77:175:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:0512.04:5310.411:505.711:27-0.37:165:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:2512.25:3510.312:194.97:145:32Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:4612.36:2110.212:000.412:514.07:135:34Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:0912.47:1210.012:331.41:283.07:115:35Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:3412.38:109.71:082.82:082.07:095:37Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:0112.29:189.51:464.42:541.27:075:39Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:3311.910:459.42:286.13:470.57:065:40Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:1111.53:227.64:47-0.17:045:42Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:459.810:05 AM11.04:528.85:53-0.67:025:43Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:2410.611:20 AM10.76:579.17:01-1.17:005:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:1911.412:4110.68:258.58:03-1.76:595:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:5912.01:5410.99:207.68:59-2.06:575:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:3312.32:5811.210:046.49:50-2.06:555:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:0312.63:5711.310:455.210:35-1.56:535:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:3212.74:5211.311:254.011:18-0.66:515:52New Moon28Sat
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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