Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 1:46 pm (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:06 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:339.99:5411.23:570.44:025.86:287:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:569.810:5310.74:560.25:166.66:297:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:2810.06:010.06:476.96:317:46First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:0410.42:4210.57:09-0.28:136.56:327:44Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:2010.43:3711.18:14-0.49:185.76:337:42Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:3110.64:1911.69:13-0.610:094.66:357:40Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:3410.94:5611.910:05-0.510:533.66:367:38Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:3011.25:2912.110:53-0.211:342.76:377:36Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:2211.36:0112.111:370.56:397:34Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:1311.36:3312.112:131.912:201.46:407:32Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:0211.17:0511.812:521.31:032.46:417:30Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:5210.97:4011.51:310.91:463.56:437:28Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:4410.68:1711.02:110.72:314.66:447:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:3910.38:5710.42:530.83:225.66:457:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:439.99:459.83:391.04:236.46:467:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:589.810:429.24:301.45:446.86:487:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:199.85:291.77:156.86:497:18Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:2510.16:331.98:266.36:507:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:048.83:1110.47:361.89:145.76:527:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:089.13:4610.78:321.79:495.06:537:12Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:029.54:1310.99:201.610:194.26:547:10Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:4910.04:3811.210:011.610:473.36:567:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:3110.45:0211.410:401.711:162.46:577:06New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:1310.95:2811.711:192.111:491.46:587:04New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:5611.25:5611.811:572.67:007:02New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:4111.46:2811.912:240.512:373.37:017:00Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:3011.57:0411.81:03-0.31:204.27:026:58Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:2311.57:4411.51:46-0.72:075.07:046:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:2111.28:3011.02:34-0.93:015.97:056:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:2811.09:2710.43:27-0.74:086.57:076:52First Quarter30Sat
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 5:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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