Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 3:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 9:22 am (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:0010.61:2212.17:576.78:29-0.77:564:30Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:5811.42:0811.89:046.99:12-1.27:564:31Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:4412.02:5211.69:596.99:51-1.47:564:32Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:2412.43:3411.310:476.810:28-1.47:564:33Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:5812.54:1510.911:296.711:04-1.27:554:34Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:2812.54:5610.612:086.47:554:35Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:5712.55:3910.212:476.17:554:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:2512.56:239.812:15-0.31:255.87:554:37Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:5412.47:119.312:510.42:065.37:544:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:2612.38:048.81:281.32:504.87:544:39Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:0112.19:058.42:062.43:384.37:534:41Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:3911.910:198.12:483.74:303.67:534:42Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:1911.711:488.23:355.05:232.87:524:43Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:0311.44:366.26:151.97:524:45Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:208.911:51 AM11.35:527.27:050.97:514:46Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:329.712:3911.37:137.77:52-0.17:514:47Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:2410.71:2811.48:217.78:37-1.17:504:49Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:0511.52:1611.69:167.59:22-1.97:494:50Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:4212.13:0511.810:047.110:06-2.57:484:51New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:1812.73:5511.910:506.510:50-2.67:474:53New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:5513.14:4711.911:365.711:35-2.37:474:54New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:3213.45:4211.612:244.97:464:56Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:1113.56:4111.012:20-1.61:144.17:454:57Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:5213.57:4410.41:07-0.42:083.37:444:59Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:3413.48:569.71:551.13:052.67:435:00First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:2013.010:219.22:482.94:062.07:425:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:0912.53:494.65:101.47:415:03First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:039.311:04 AM12.05:056.06:140.87:395:05First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:419.912:0311.56:346.97:140.37:385:06Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:5410.71:0211.27:597.18:07-0.17:375:08Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:4811.41:5711.09:056.98:54-0.47:365:09Waxing 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 12:32 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 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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