Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 11m at 12:11 pm (-3.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:42 pm (12.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:2812.13:5610.610:304.110:18-0.16:457:40Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:0112.34:5411.011:102.811:060.66:437:41New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:3112.45:4911.311:481.511:521.56:417:43New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:0212.46:4211.412:260.56:397:44New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:3312.27:3511.512:362.71:04-0.26:377:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:0511.88:2911.41:213.91:42-0.56:357:47Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:3911.39:2511.22:095.12:22-0.66:347:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:1510.610:2610.93:026.23:05-0.36:327:50Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:579.811:3610.74:067.03:510.26:307:51First Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:499.05:327.44:450.96:287:53First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:5410.610:57 AM8.37:157.25:471.46:267:54First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:0210.712:218.08:306.56:541.86:247:55First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:5310.81:418.19:175.87:582.06:227:57Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:3111.02:458.59:515.08:532.06:207:58Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:5911.13:389.010:184.19:402.26:188:00Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:2211.24:249.610:423.210:202.56:168:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:4411.35:0610.111:072.310:592.96:158:02Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:0511.45:4810.611:341.211:363.66:138:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:2911.56:3111.112:040.26:118:05Full Moon19Sun
20Mon5:5511.57:1711.412:154.412:37-0.76:098:07Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:2411.48:0611.612:565.21:15-1.46:078:08Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:5611.29:0011.71:406.11:56-1.86:068:09Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:3410.810:0011.62:306.92:43-1.86:048:11Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:1910.311:0811.43:317.43:36-1.56:028:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:189.64:507.64:36-0.96:008:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:2211.410:38 AM8.96:237.35:43-0.25:598:15Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:2911.512:148.67:456.36:540.45:578:16Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:2211.81:468.88:444.98:021.05:558:18Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:0512.03:049.49:303.49:031.65:548:19Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:4112.24:0910.110:101.99:582.35:528:20Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:56 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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