Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 6:39 pm (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 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 - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:5412.69:308.42:420.74:245.07:364:21First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:3612.611:068.43:422.15:303.67:374:20First Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:2412.64:423.56:242.17:394:20First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:428.912:1212.75:544.97:180.57:404:20Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:069.912:5412.77:065.98:06-0.97:414:19Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:1811.01:4212.78:186.68:48-2.07:424:19Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:1211.92:3012.69:187.09:36-2.77:434:19Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:0012.53:1212.310:187.110:18-3.07:444:19Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:4812.94:0011.911:127.111:00-2.97:454:19Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:3013.14:4811.412:006.97:464:19Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:1213.05:3610.812:546.67:474:19Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:4812.96:3010.012:24-1.71:426.37:484:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:3012.77:249.31:06-0.62:365.87:484:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:0612.48:308.61:480.63:365.27:494:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:4212.29:428.02:362.04:304.57:504:20Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:2411.911:127.93:243.55:303.77:514:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:0611.64:185.06:182.87:514:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:488.311:48 AM11.45:246.37:061.97:524:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:129.112:2411.26:427.27:421.07:524:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:1210.01:0611.18:007.78:180.27:534:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:0010.81:4811.09:007.98:54-0.67:534:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:3611.42:2411.09:488.09:30-1.37:544:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:1211.93:0011.010:247.910:12-1.87:544:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:4212.33:4211.011:067.710:48-2.17:554:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:1212.64:2411.011:427.311:24-2.27:554:24New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:4212.85:1210.812:246.87:554:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:1813.06:0610.412:06-1.91:066.27:554:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:5413.27:009.912:48-1.22:005.47:564:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:3013.28:069.31:360.02:544.47:564:28Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:1213.29:308.82:181.53:483.37:564:28First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:5413.110:548.73:123.24:482.47:564:29First Quarter31Mon
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 4:29 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 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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