Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 7:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:27 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:0812.35:5411.811:02-2.011:225.75:528:21Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:4312.46:4912.411:44-3.15:508:22Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:2212.27:4412.612:136.412:28-3.75:498:23Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:0511.98:4112.61:087.01:15-3.75:478:25Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:5511.29:4012.42:067.32:05-3.25:468:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:5110.410:4012.13:137.42:58-2.25:448:27Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:589.511:4111.84:317.13:56-1.05:438:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:198.65:556.34:580.35:418:30Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:3811.711:54 AM8.07:115.26:041.65:408:31Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:2711.61:308.18:103.97:122.85:388:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:0811.62:548.68:572.68:173.95:378:34Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:4211.54:029.39:351.49:174.85:368:35Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:1011.34:5910.110:070.410:105.75:358:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:3611.15:4710.810:35-0.410:586.45:338:38New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:0110.96:2911.311:03-1.011:437.05:328:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:2810.77:0611.611:31-1.45:318:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:5810.47:4011.712:247.312:01-1.65:308:42New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:3010.28:1511.81:057.612:35-1.75:298:43New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:059.98:5111.71:467.71:12-1.75:278:44Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:449.59:3011.72:297.61:51-1.55:268:45Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:289.110:1111.63:177.52:34-1.15:258:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:198.710:5411.54:117.23:19-0.45:248:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:238.211:3511.55:096.64:080.45:238:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:417.86:075.75:001.55:238:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:1511.612:087.76:594.45:582.75:228:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:5211.71:368.27:452.87:004.15:218:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:2811.92:569.18:281.08:055.35:208:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:0412.14:0510.39:11-0.79:106.35:198:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:4212.35:0611.39:54-2.310:127.15:188:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:2212.36:0212.110:38-3.411:117.55:188:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:0612.26:5512.611:23-4.15:178:57Full Moon31Mon
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 11:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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