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 2h 26m 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 - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:4913.18:039.31:38-0.73:035.27:564:30Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:2413.19:238.72:230.94:003.97:564:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:0113.010:598.53:122.94:592.47:554:32Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:4112.84:095.05:561.07:554:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:529.011:25 AM12.55:226.96:52-0.37:554:34Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:3110.212:1412.26:528.27:44-1.47:554:35Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:4211.41:0611.98:218.78:34-2.17:554:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:3512.21:5911.69:338.69:21-2.57:544:37New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:1812.72:5111.410:308.310:05-2.67:544:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:5612.93:4211.111:177.910:48-2.47:544:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:3112.94:3110.812:007.37:534:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:0112.85:2010.412:426.87:534:42Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:3012.66:109.912:08-1.21:226.27:524:44Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:5712.57:029.312:46-0.22:045.57:514:45Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:2412.47:598.71:231.02:484.87:514:46Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:5212.29:068.22:002.53:334.07:504:48First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:2211.910:308.02:384.24:203.27:494:49First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:5511.63:215.95:092.47:494:50First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:228.410:32 AM11.24:197.46:001.67:484:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:179.311:15 AM10.85:568.66:490.87:474:53Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:2610.312:0410.57:489.17:370.07:464:55Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:0911.212:5610.59:029.08:23-0.87:454:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:4211.71:4810.69:488.89:07-1.57:444:58Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:1112.12:3710.910:228.49:50-2.27:434:59Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:3812.43:2511.110:557.910:31-2.57:425:01Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:0412.64:1411.311:297.211:13-2.57:415:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:3012.85:0611.212:076.27:405:04Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:5813.16:0110.912:495.17:395:05Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:2713.27:0110.412:35-0.91:353.97:385:07Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:5913.38:089.91:160.72:252.77:365:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:3213.19:259.42:002.73:181.67:355:10Third Quarter31Sun
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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