Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tacoma, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tacoma, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 3:14 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:38 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446484
Common Questions About Tides

Tacoma, WA Tides - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:2911.85:2410.31:04-1.512:568.06:534:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:1811.75:589.912:44-1.51:488.46:554:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:1311.66:419.51:29-1.22:538.56:564:49Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:1511.47:478.92:20-0.84:168.26:584:48Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:1611.59:218.33:18-0.25:377.46:594:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:0711.64:220.56:366.17:014:45Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:4811.95:281.37:214.57:024:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:358.71:2312.26:342.28:012.67:044:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:539.51:5512.57:353.28:400.77:054:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:0110.52:2712.88:324.39:19-1.17:074:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:0211.52:5912.89:275.49:58-2.47:084:38New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:5912.33:3412.710:206.410:38-3.27:104:37New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:5412.84:1112.311:137.111:20-3.57:114:36New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:4713.04:5211.712:097.77:134:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:4012.95:3710.912:03-3.21:087.97:144:33Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:3312.76:2810.012:49-2.52:157.97:164:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:2812.37:299.11:37-1.43:327.67:174:31First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:2312.08:438.32:28-0.34:546.97:184:30First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:1511.710:127.73:241.06:035.97:204:29First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:0011.64:252.26:564.87:214:28First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:3811.55:293.37:373.67:234:28Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:168.11:0911.56:334.48:092.57:244:27Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:278.91:3611.47:335.48:371.47:254:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:259.72:0011.48:276.29:030.47:274:25Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:1310.62:2511.39:167.09:29-0.57:284:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:5611.32:5111.210:027.69:58-1.27:294:24Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:3411.83:1811.010:458.110:29-1.87:314:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:1112.23:4810.911:278.411:04-2.27:324:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:4812.44:2210.712:098.57:334:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:2812.55:0010.412:548.67:344:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 6:26 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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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