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 2h 43m 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 - Feb 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:5010.511:46 AM11.47:009.27:26-1.57:345:11Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:4611.512:5311.48:299.18:23-2.37:335:13Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:2812.21:5811.69:318.59:17-2.97:315:14Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:0512.63:0011.710:207.710:07-3.17:305:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:3912.93:5811.811:056.710:54-2.87:295:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:1213.14:5611.611:505.611:39-2.17:275:19Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:4313.15:5311.112:354.67:265:20Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:1513.16:5310.612:22-0.81:213.57:245:22Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:4613.07:569.91:050.82:092.77:235:24Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:1812.69:069.41:482.72:572.07:215:25Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:5112.110:329.12:334.73:481.57:205:27Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:2811.43:296.54:431.27:185:28Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:239.410:12 AM10.74:517.95:401.07:175:30Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:0810.111:08 AM10.06:578.56:400.87:155:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:1310.912:159.68:338.37:360.57:135:33Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:5711.41:209.59:297.88:260.27:125:34Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:2911.62:159.710:057.49:10-0.17:105:36Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:5611.73:019.910:336.99:48-0.47:085:38Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:1711.83:4210.110:566.410:23-0.57:075:39New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:3611.84:2110.311:195.810:56-0.37:055:41New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:5412.05:0110.311:455.011:290.27:035:42New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:1412.15:4410.312:144.17:015:44Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:3612.36:3010.212:021.012:473.26:595:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:0012.37:2210.112:362.21:232.26:585:47Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:2612.28:209.91:123.62:041.36:565:48Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:5412.09:319.71:505.22:510.66:545:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:2711.611:059.62:356.83:450.16:525:51First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:1011.13:398.14:47-0.26:505:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:0910.110:12 AM10.75:279.05:56-0.66:485:54First Quarter29Thu
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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