Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 7:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:20 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:2812.46:1612.011:19-2.111:485.25:518:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:0812.27:0812.312:00-2.65:498:23New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:4911.87:5812.412:395.712:42-2.65:488:24Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:3311.28:4712.21:326.11:25-2.35:468:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:2010.59:3712.02:286.32:10-1.65:458:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:129.710:2811.73:286.42:56-0.75:438:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:118.911:2011.44:366.23:460.45:428:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:208.25:485.84:401.55:408:31First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:1111.111:41 AM7.76:565.05:392.65:398:32First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:5811.01:087.87:524.16:433.65:388:34First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:4010.92:278.28:363.17:484.45:368:35Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:1610.93:328.99:122.18:475.15:358:36Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:4710.94:259.69:431.29:395.65:348:37Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:1610.95:1010.310:120.310:266.15:328:39Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:4510.95:5010.910:42-0.511:086.55:318:40Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:1510.96:2711.311:13-1.311:496.85:308:41Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:4710.87:0511.711:48-1.85:298:42Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:2110.77:4312.012:307.012:25-2.25:288:44Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:0010.68:2412.11:137.01:05-2.45:278:45Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:4410.39:0712.21:597.01:49-2.25:268:46Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:359.99:5212.22:516.82:35-1.75:258:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:349.310:3912.23:496.33:25-0.95:248:48Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:468.711:2712.24:535.64:190.35:238:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:108.36:004.55:191.75:228:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:1412.212:448.37:023.16:243.15:218:52Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:0112.22:168.97:571.67:344.35:208:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:4612.33:349.88:470.18:435.35:198:54Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:2912.34:3910.89:33-1.29:485.95:198:55Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:1212.25:3511.510:17-2.210:476.45:188:56New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:5512.06:2412.110:59-2.711:426.65:178:57New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:3811.77:1012.311:40-2.95:178:58New Moon31Thu
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 10:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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