Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 2:34 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:08 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Dec 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:0810.92:3311.99:146.59:37-1.17:364:21New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:5811.73:0011.510:077.310:07-1.67:374:20New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:4212.23:2911.110:567.810:38-1.87:394:20New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:2112.54:0010.711:428.111:11-1.87:404:20New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:5612.54:3410.312:268.27:414:19New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:3012.55:129.91:108.27:424:19Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:0612.45:549.412:22-1.31:578.07:434:19Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:4312.26:418.91:02-0.82:487.77:444:19Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:2312.17:378.31:44-0.23:447.27:454:19Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:0312.08:477.82:290.74:426.57:464:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:4312.010:107.53:161.75:345.57:474:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:2112.011:427.64:082.96:184.37:474:19First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:5612.15:064.26:582.87:484:19First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:108.312:3012.16:095.47:351.27:494:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:259.41:0412.27:156.68:13-0.47:504:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:2610.61:3912.48:197.48:53-1.97:504:20Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:2011.72:1712.49:198.09:35-3.07:514:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:0912.52:5912.410:148.410:18-3.87:524:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:5713.03:4612.311:088.411:05-4.17:524:21Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:4413.34:3712.012:028.27:534:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:3113.35:3311.412:587.87:534:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:1813.26:3510.612:42-3.11:597.27:544:22Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:0413.17:459.71:32-2.03:046.37:544:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:4912.99:058.82:24-0.44:135.27:544:24Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:3312.810:418.23:191.45:193.97:554:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:1612.54:193.46:192.57:554:25Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:298.411:58 AM12.35:285.27:101.37:554:26Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:079.312:3811.96:486.77:550.27:554:27Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:2310.51:1711.68:087.68:34-0.67:564:28Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:2011.51:5411.29:188.19:10-1.17:564:28Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:0412.12:3110.910:158.29:42-1.47:564:29New Moon31Tue
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 5:51 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 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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