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 3h 29m 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 - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:3510.85:3911.910:30-1.911:185.56:307:48Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:3011.26:1012.211:16-1.911:584.36:317:46Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:2411.56:4112.512:01-1.46:327:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:2111.57:1412.612:403.112:46-0.46:347:42Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:2011.37:4912.61:251.91:311.06:357:40Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:2310.98:2612.42:120.92:192.76:367:38Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:3210.59:0611.93:020.23:114.56:387:36Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:5310.29:5211.23:55-0.14:166.16:397:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:3010.24:54-0.15:437.26:407:32Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:0610.65:580.07:307.46:427:30Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:1711.27:060.28:556.96:437:28Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:179.44:0811.58:120.29:536.26:447:26Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:289.54:4811.69:100.210:355.56:457:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:269.75:1811.69:580.211:094.86:477:22Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:159.95:4311.510:400.411:374.36:487:20New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:5710.16:0211.311:160.86:497:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:3610.36:2011.312:033.711:49 AM1.36:517:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:1510.46:3911.212:283.012:222.16:527:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:5510.47:0111.212:552.312:543.06:537:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:3710.47:2511.01:241.71:284.06:557:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:2310.47:5110.71:571.22:045.06:567:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:1310.38:1910.32:340.82:446.16:577:06Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:1210.18:509.93:150.63:337.16:597:04First Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:2510.09:319.44:040.64:437.97:007:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:5510.15:010.66:298.27:017:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:1410.56:070.58:067.87:036:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:048.93:0711.07:150.29:007.07:046:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:269.23:4511.48:19-0.19:395.97:056:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:369.94:1711.89:15-0.410:154.67:076:52Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:3710.64:4712.210:06-0.310:533.27:086:50Full Moon30Thu
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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