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 6h 14m at 6:12 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:36 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Oct 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:0410.95:49-0.47:477.97:086:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:5911.37:03-0.38:506.77:096:48Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:229.33:3811.68:11-0.29:365.37:116:46Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:419.84:1012.09:100.010:153.87:126:44Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:4610.44:3812.210:020.510:532.37:136:42Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:4510.95:0612.310:501.411:300.97:156:40Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:4111.35:3312.311:352.57:166:38Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:3511.66:0212.112:06-0.212:193.87:176:36Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:2911.76:3211.712:43-0.91:055.17:196:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:2311.67:0411.11:20-1.21:546.37:206:32Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:2011.57:4010.41:59-1.12:507.27:226:30Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:2211.28:219.62:41-0.74:007.87:236:28Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue11:3311.09:158.73:280.05:407.97:246:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:4910.84:230.87:227.47:266:25Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:5310.95:271.48:256.67:276:23Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:047.82:3911.06:371.99:055.77:296:21Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:278.03:1311.17:422.19:364.97:306:19Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:348.53:3811.28:372.310:013.97:326:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:279.13:5911.39:222.610:242.97:336:15Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:149.74:1711.510:033.110:481.87:346:13Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:5810.34:3711.610:413.811:140.67:366:12New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:4110.94:5811.711:184.711:43-0.57:376:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:2411.45:2211.711:575.67:396:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:0911.85:4911.512:16-1.412:386.57:406:06Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:5812.05:2011.312:53-2.012:237.36:425:05Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:5212.05:5610.912:35-2.21:147.96:435:03Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:5411.86:4110.31:22-2.12:178.36:455:01Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:0311.67:439.62:15-1.63:418.36:465:00First Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:1611.59:138.83:16-0.95:217.76:484:58First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:1911.74:250.06:396.56:494:56First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:0711.95:360.87:324.96:514:55Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 9:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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