Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 2:28 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:28 pm (12.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Jan 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:0212.24:275.66:161.67:564:30First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:158.811:41 AM12.15:387.27:050.07:564:31Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:4310.012:2412.17:038.37:53-1.47:564:32Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:4711.31:1212.28:238.98:41-2.67:554:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:3812.22:0312.29:299.09:29-3.57:554:34Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:2212.92:5712.210:268.710:18-3.97:554:35Full Moon6Sat
7Sun6:0513.23:5212.111:188.211:06-3.97:554:36Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:4513.44:5011.712:097.57:544:37Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:2413.45:5011.11:026.77:544:38Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:0213.46:5310.412:41-2.41:565.77:544:40Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:4013.38:019.51:28-0.92:534.77:534:41Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:1713.09:198.72:150.93:523.77:534:42Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:5412.710:548.43:043.04:512.67:524:43Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:3312.34:005.15:471.77:524:45Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:468.811:14 AM11.75:136.96:400.97:514:46Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:269.811:59 AM11.26:508.17:280.27:504:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:3510.912:4710.88:248.58:12-0.37:504:49Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:2311.71:3410.59:338.58:53-0.77:494:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:0112.12:2010.310:228.29:31-0.97:484:52Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:3212.33:0310.310:588.010:07-1.17:474:53New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:5812.33:4410.311:287.710:43-1.27:464:55New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:2112.24:2310.311:547.311:17-1.27:454:56New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:4312.35:0310.212:226.97:444:57New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:0612.35:4510.012:536.37:434:59Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:3012.56:319.712:26-0.41:285.57:425:00Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:5512.57:239.31:000.62:074.77:415:02Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:2212.58:248.91:351.92:503.77:405:03Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:5112.49:378.62:123.53:372.67:395:05First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:2312.211:128.72:545.24:301.67:385:07First Quarter29Mon
30Tue10:0011.93:467.05:270.57:375:08First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:149.410:47 AM11.65:098.56:26-0.57:355:10Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 5:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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