Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 4:57 pm (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 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 - Oct 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:1811.06:3611.512:460.212:595.07:106:47Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:0611.27:0311.31:21-0.61:396.17:116:45Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:0111.17:3410.92:01-1.02:257.17:136:43Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:0510.98:1210.52:47-1.13:217.97:146:41Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:2410.79:049.93:40-1.04:438.47:156:39Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:5510.84:42-0.66:338.37:176:37Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:0711.15:53-0.28:007.37:186:35Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:069.02:5611.57:060.08:556.07:196:33Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:389.33:3211.88:130.29:374.57:216:31Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:539.94:0312.19:120.610:162.97:226:29Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:5810.54:3112.310:041.310:531.47:246:27New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:5711.14:5812.410:512.311:300.17:256:26New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:5211.55:2512.311:373.57:276:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:4511.85:5412.012:06-0.912:224.87:286:22New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:3811.96:2511.512:42-1.51:095.97:296:20Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:3111.96:5810.91:20-1.62:006.97:316:18Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:2611.77:3510.11:59-1.33:007.67:326:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:2711.48:199.32:42-0.74:167.97:346:14First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:3411.19:198.53:310.06:017.87:356:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:4411.04:270.97:337.17:376:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:4311.05:311.68:276.37:386:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:177.72:2611.06:402.19:045.47:396:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:398.02:5811.27:432.49:324.47:416:06Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:458.53:2311.38:372.89:563.47:426:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:389.13:4511.49:233.210:192.37:446:02Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:259.84:0511.610:043.910:431.17:456:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:0910.54:2611.710:434.711:100.07:475:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:5211.14:4911.711:235.511:40-1.17:485:57Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:3511.65:1511.712:036.47:505:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:2112.05:4511.512:14-1.912:467.17:515:54Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:1012.16:1811.212:53-2.41:337.87:535:53Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 2:30 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 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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