Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 1:12 am (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:04 am (11.1 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:1913.010:338.43:161.35:033.77:564:30First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:0312.94:153.26:042.37:564:31First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:208.611:48 AM12.75:245.16:590.97:554:32Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:009.512:3212.46:446.57:48-0.37:554:34Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:1710.71:1612.18:037.48:32-1.17:554:35Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:1611.72:0011.79:147.89:13-1.67:554:36Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:0412.32:4211.410:127.99:52-1.97:554:37Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:4412.63:2411.011:027.810:29-1.97:544:38Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:1912.74:0610.711:447.711:06-1.77:544:39Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:5012.64:4810.412:237.47:534:41Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:1812.55:3110.11:017.07:534:42Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:4512.46:179.712:19-0.81:396.67:524:43Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:1412.37:069.212:56-0.12:196.17:524:44Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:4312.28:008.61:330.93:035.57:514:46Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:1512.09:048.22:112.13:514.77:504:47Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:4811.910:227.92:503.54:403.87:504:48Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:2311.611:598.13:355.05:302.87:494:50Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:0111.44:326.56:191.77:484:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:429.011:42 AM11.25:517.87:070.67:474:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:5910.012:2711.17:228.57:53-0.67:464:54Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:5111.11:1511.28:378.78:39-1.67:464:56Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:3211.92:0511.49:348.69:25-2.57:454:57Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:0912.42:5611.610:208.310:11-3.17:444:59New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:4512.83:4811.811:047.710:56-3.37:435:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:2013.14:4211.711:497.011:42-3.17:425:02New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:5613.35:3911.412:366.17:405:03Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:3213.46:4010.912:28-2.31:265.17:395:05Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:0913.47:4610.11:14-0.92:204.07:385:06Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:4713.29:009.42:010.83:163.07:375:08First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:2712.910:319.02:522.94:162.07:365:09First Quarter30Sat
31Sun10:1112.43:514.95:171.27:345:11First Quarter31Sun
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 3:38 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 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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