Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:12 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 32m at 11:09 pm (12.1 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 - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:169.41:2512.57:215.18:280.07:354:21Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:2710.51:5812.38:276.29:05-1.27:364:21Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:2511.52:3112.19:277.19:40-1.97:374:21Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:1512.23:0411.710:227.710:14-2.37:384:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:5912.63:3811.211:138.010:49-2.37:404:20Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:3912.84:1410.812:028.27:414:20Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:1712.74:5410.312:498.27:424:19Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:5312.55:379.812:02-1.71:368.07:434:19Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:2912.36:259.212:41-1.22:267.77:444:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:0612.17:198.71:22-0.53:197.27:454:19Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:4312.08:228.12:050.44:166.67:464:19Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:2111.99:377.62:491.55:105.77:474:19Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:5711.811:047.53:362.75:584.67:474:19Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:3111.84:294.16:393.37:484:19Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:377.912:0411.85:285.57:161.97:494:19Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:598.812:3711.86:356.77:510.57:504:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:0510.01:0911.87:437.78:28-0.87:514:20Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:5911.01:4411.98:468.39:06-2.07:514:20Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:4611.92:2211.99:428.79:47-3.07:524:21New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:3012.63:0511.910:348.810:31-3.67:524:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:1312.93:5211.811:248.711:17-3.87:534:21New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:5613.14:4511.612:158.37:534:22Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:3913.25:4311.012:04-3.51:097.87:544:22Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:2313.16:4710.312:53-2.82:087.07:544:23Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:0513.18:009.41:42-1.63:125.97:554:24First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:4713.09:268.62:340.14:194.77:554:24First Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:2912.911:098.33:282.05:233.27:554:25First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:1112.74:294.16:211.77:564:26First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:008.811:53 AM12.45:436.07:130.47:564:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:359.912:3612.17:077.47:59-0.67:564:27Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:4411.11:1811.78:288.18:37-1.37:564:28Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:40 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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