Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : 7:59 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 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 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:0511.84:129.99:491.19:394.15:518:22Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:3611.85:1010.610:250.010:315.05:498:23Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:0511.66:0011.210:57-0.911:205.75:478:24New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:3411.46:4411.611:29-1.45:468:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:0311.17:2511.812:066.412:01-1.75:448:27New Moon5Fri
6Sat5:3610.78:0411.812:506.812:34-1.75:438:29New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:1110.38:4311.71:357.11:09-1.55:428:30Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:509.89:2211.52:217.31:48-1.25:408:31Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:339.310:0511.33:117.32:29-0.75:398:32Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:228.710:5111.14:077.13:130.05:378:34Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:218.211:3711.05:116.84:020.85:368:35First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:327.76:156.14:541.75:358:36First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:2111.011:53 AM7.57:095.25:502.65:348:38First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:0111.11:167.77:534.16:503.65:328:39First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:3611.22:328.48:302.77:514.65:318:40Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:0911.43:379.39:051.28:495.45:308:41Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:4011.54:3410.39:41-0.39:456.25:298:43Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:1311.75:2511.210:18-1.710:386.85:288:44Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:4811.86:1511.910:58-2.811:307.25:278:45Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:2811.97:0512.411:41-3.65:268:46Full Moon20Sat
21Sun5:1111.77:5512.612:227.512:27-3.95:258:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:0111.48:4512.71:177.51:15-3.85:248:48Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:5610.89:3612.62:157.32:05-3.25:238:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:5910.110:2712.53:196.82:57-2.15:228:51Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:119.211:1712.44:306.13:53-0.75:218:52Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:358.45:425.04:510.95:208:53Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:0512.212:128.06:503.75:552.55:198:54Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:5012.11:518.37:472.37:044.15:198:55Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:3212.03:179.18:361.08:155.45:188:56Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:1011.84:2610.19:19-0.19:236.35:178:57Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:4611.55:2310.99:56-1.010:246.95:178:58Waning Crescent31Wed
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 5:43 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 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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