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 40m at 2:21 am (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 am (9.4 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:5111.35:0010.510:320.710:384.45:528:21Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:2111.55:4311.111:05-0.411:214.95:508:22Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:5311.66:2811.611:41-1.35:488:23Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:2811.67:1412.012:055.312:20-2.05:478:25Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:0711.58:0212.212:515.71:02-2.45:458:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:5111.28:5412.21:416.01:48-2.45:448:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:4110.79:4912.22:376.22:37-2.05:428:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:3910.010:4712.03:406.23:30-1.25:418:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:489.311:4611.94:535.94:29-0.25:408:31Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:118.76:105.25:340.95:388:33Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:4411.912:448.57:224.16:432.05:378:34Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:3712.02:138.98:212.87:522.95:368:35Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:2312.03:289.69:101.58:573.75:348:37Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:0412.04:3010.39:530.39:554.45:338:38Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:4111.95:2411.010:31-0.510:485.05:328:39New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:1611.76:1111.411:07-1.111:365.55:318:40New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:5011.46:5411.711:41-1.55:298:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:2511.07:3411.812:225.912:16-1.65:288:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:0210.68:1111.91:076.212:51-1.55:278:44Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:4110.18:4911.81:526.41:27-1.25:268:45Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:239.69:2811.72:406.42:06-0.75:258:46Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:109.010:0911.53:316.32:470.05:248:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:048.410:5211.44:276.13:320.85:238:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:067.911:3711.35:275.74:201.75:228:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:197.66:265.05:132.75:218:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:2211.212:407.67:194.16:123.65:218:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:0511.21:578.08:033.17:154.45:208:53Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:4411.33:048.88:421.98:175.15:198:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:2111.44:019.79:190.79:155.65:188:55Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:5711.64:5010.59:56-0.610:086.05:188:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:3411.75:3711.310:34-1.710:586.35:178:57Full Moon31Fri
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 4:36 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 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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