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 4h 42m 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 - Aug 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:5810.45:1511.19:19-1.210:198.15:498:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:4810.65:5111.610:05-2.011:037.85:518:40Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:3810.96:2412.010:51-2.711:437.35:528:39Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:2911.16:5712.211:36-3.05:538:37Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:2111.27:3112.512:256.512:20-2.95:548:36Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:1611.18:0512.61:095.61:05-2.35:568:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:1510.78:4012.71:564.61:50-1.15:578:33Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:1810.29:1712.72:473.52:370.45:588:31Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:299.69:5612.53:402.43:262.36:008:30Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:529.110:3912.14:371.54:224.36:018:28Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:339.15:370.75:336.16:028:26Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:199.86:390.17:057.26:038:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:2211.13:4110.67:40-0.48:417.56:058:23Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:2310.64:3911.48:38-0.89:547.36:068:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:2510.45:2411.89:30-1.110:486.86:078:20Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:2010.36:0011.910:17-1.211:306.46:098:18New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:1010.36:3011.810:58-1.16:108:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:5410.36:5611.712:055.911:36 AM-0.96:118:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:3610.27:1811.512:365.412:12-0.56:138:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:1810.17:3911.51:064.912:460.16:148:11Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:009.98:0111.41:374.31:200.96:158:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:459.78:2611.42:093.71:542.06:178:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:349.48:5411.22:453.12:283.26:188:05Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:299.19:2310.93:242.53:064.56:198:03First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:338.99:5610.54:072.03:495.96:218:02First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:548.910:3510.14:571.64:477.16:228:00First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:359.35:521.16:178.06:237:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:039.96:520.68:058.26:247:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:309.63:5710.67:52-0.19:167.96:267:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:379.84:3611.28:49-0.810:027.36:277:52Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:3910.25:0911.69:41-1.510:406.56:287:50Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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