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 4h 14m 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 - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:1112.45:4710.112:25-2.21:448.47:364:21Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:5512.46:439.51:11-1.82:438.07:374:21Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:4012.47:558.91:59-1.13:487.27:384:20Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:2412.49:228.32:51-0.14:536.07:394:20Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:0612.511:008.13:471.35:524.57:404:20Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:4612.64:492.96:432.67:414:19Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:418.612:2512.75:564.57:300.87:424:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:099.61:0312.87:075.98:13-0.97:434:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:2210.91:4112.78:167.08:56-2.37:444:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:2211.92:2112.69:217.89:37-3.17:454:19New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:1412.73:0312.310:208.210:19-3.57:464:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:0213.13:4611.811:168.311:02-3.47:474:19New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:4713.24:3311.312:098.17:484:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:2913.15:2210.61:027.97:494:19Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:1012.86:159.912:28-2.21:577.57:494:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:5012.67:129.11:12-1.22:546.97:504:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:2812.38:178.41:560.03:546.27:514:20First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:0512.19:347.82:421.44:525.37:514:20First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:4111.911:077.53:292.95:464.37:524:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:1611.74:224.56:323.27:534:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:507.911:50 AM11.55:256.07:112.07:534:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:218.912:2511.36:407.37:461.07:544:22Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:2810.012:5911.27:578.18:200.07:544:23Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:1710.91:3411.09:038.68:55-0.87:544:23Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:5711.72:1010.99:578.89:30-1.67:554:24Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:3312.22:4810.910:408.810:08-2.17:554:25Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:0612.53:2810.911:198.710:48-2.57:554:25Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:3912.74:1210.911:578.511:29-2.77:554:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:1212.85:0010.712:388.17:554:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:4612.95:5310.412:11-2.51:237.47:564:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:2012.96:5510.012:55-1.92:146.67:564:29Waning 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 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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