Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 44m at 9:43 am (-3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - May 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:2311.22:228.39:024.08:092.95:518:21Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:0211.23:258.89:413.19:053.35:508:23Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:3311.24:179.410:122.39:533.75:488:24Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:5911.15:029.910:391.610:354.25:468:25Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:2411.15:4210.411:040.811:144.75:458:27New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:4911.16:1910.811:300.111:525.25:438:28New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:1611.06:5611.111:59-0.55:428:29New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:4510.87:3311.412:305.712:31-0.95:418:31New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:1610.68:1311.61:096.21:06-1.35:398:32Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:5110.38:5711.71:526.51:45-1.45:388:33Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:299.99:4411.72:396.82:27-1.25:378:35Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:169.510:3611.63:346.93:14-0.95:358:36Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:139.011:3211.64:396.74:07-0.35:348:37First Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:268.55:506.25:060.55:338:38First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:2711.711:51 AM8.36:585.36:111.35:328:40First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:1811.81:188.67:553.97:172.15:308:41Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:0412.12:369.38:452.48:222.85:298:42Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:4512.33:4510.19:300.89:233.55:288:43Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:2512.54:4611.010:13-0.610:204.25:278:45Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:0412.55:4311.710:55-1.811:154.95:268:46Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:4312.46:3712.211:37-2.65:258:47Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:2412.07:2912.512:085.512:19-2.95:248:48Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:0811.58:1912.61:025.91:02-2.85:238:49Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:5410.89:0912.51:586.21:47-2.35:228:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:4510.010:0012.32:586.32:33-1.55:218:51Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:419.110:5012.04:046.23:21-0.45:208:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:458.311:4111.75:155.94:130.75:208:53Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:027.76:265.25:091.95:198:54Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:3011.512:297.57:274.46:113.05:188:55Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:1511.41:557.88:173.47:164.05:178:56Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:5511.33:078.48:562.58:184.75:178:57Waning Crescent31Wed
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 1:42 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 4% 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 Crescent (4% 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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