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 6h 10m at 12:58 pm (-2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (12.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jul 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:2411.13:579.28:390.98:307.25:189:09Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:5911.04:5210.19:15-0.29:367.85:189:09Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:3410.95:3710.99:52-1.210:328.15:199:08Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:1110.96:1611.610:30-2.111:218.25:209:08Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:5010.96:5412.011:10-2.85:219:08Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:3310.97:3112.312:058.111:53 AM-3.25:219:07Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:2110.98:0912.512:497.812:37-3.35:229:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:1310.78:4712.61:367.31:22-3.15:239:06Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:1010.39:2612.72:266.62:08-2.35:249:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:139.710:0512.73:205.72:56-1.15:259:05Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:259.010:4512.74:194.63:460.55:269:04Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon10:498.411:2712.65:193.44:412.45:279:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:278.36:202.05:444.35:289:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:1112.42:138.97:180.77:006.05:299:02Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:5712.13:429.98:12-0.58:237.15:309:01Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:4411.84:4811.09:02-1.49:407.55:319:00Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:3211.55:4111.79:48-2.010:457.65:328:59Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:2011.16:2412.110:32-2.311:387.45:338:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:0610.97:0212.211:13-2.35:348:58New Moon19Mon
20Tue4:5210.67:3512.212:237.111:53 AM-2.15:358:56New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:3710.38:0412.01:046.812:31-1.85:368:55New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:229.98:3211.91:436.41:09-1.25:378:54Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:099.68:5911.82:215.91:46-0.45:388:53Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:589.19:2711.73:005.42:230.65:408:52Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:518.69:5711.63:424.73:011.85:418:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:528.210:2911.44:274.03:403.25:428:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:047.911:0311.15:143.34:234.75:438:48First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:338.06:042.45:176.25:448:47First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:158.66:541.66:337.45:468:46First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:2310.53:389.57:440.78:068.15:478:45Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:0910.44:3410.48:32-0.39:248.35:488:43Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:38 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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