Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 5:37 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:03 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:3410.17:1211.712:553.512:471.56:307:48Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:1810.17:3511.71:252.61:202.66:317:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:0710.18:0011.62:001.71:553.86:337:44Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:019.98:2811.32:381.02:345.26:347:42Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:059.89:0011.03:220.43:186.66:357:40Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:269.79:4010.64:120.04:197.86:377:38Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:159.95:12-0.25:568.56:387:36Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:4710.46:20-0.47:498.46:397:34Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:029.93:4211.07:30-0.89:037.76:417:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:2610.04:2111.58:35-1.29:536.66:427:30Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:4010.44:5411.89:33-1.410:355.36:437:28Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:4410.95:2312.110:24-1.311:153.96:457:26New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:4311.25:5112.311:11-0.711:552.66:467:24New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:4011.46:1912.411:550.46:477:21New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:3611.46:4912.312:351.312:391.76:487:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:3411.27:2012.11:160.41:233.36:507:17Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:3311.07:5211.61:57-0.22:104.96:517:15Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:3710.88:2810.92:40-0.43:036.36:527:13Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:5010.59:0910.03:26-0.24:117.46:547:11First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:1710.44:180.35:557.96:557:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:4610.55:170.87:527.66:567:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:5210.86:251.29:006.96:587:05First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:478.33:3711.07:341.39:426.26:597:03Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:038.54:1011.18:341.310:145.57:007:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:019.04:3411.29:231.210:394.77:026:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:499.44:5411.210:041.311:013.97:036:57Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:319.85:1111.310:401.611:233.17:046:55Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:1110.25:2911.511:142.111:472.17:066:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:5110.55:4911.611:482.97:076:51Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:3310.86:1111.612:151.112:223.97:086:49Full Moon30Mon
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 8:50 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Tacoma, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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