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 13m 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 - Apr 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:499.85:227.95:07-0.36:477:39Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:2311.011:12 AM9.07:167.56:190.56:457:40Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:3311.212:508.68:376.67:321.06:437:42Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:2311.32:168.89:295.58:371.36:417:43Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:5911.43:239.110:094.49:311.66:397:44Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:2711.44:189.610:413.410:162.26:377:46Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:4811.35:0510.011:082.510:542.96:357:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:0511.35:4810.311:321.711:303.76:337:49New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:2211.26:2810.611:560.96:317:50New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:4211.27:0710.912:054.612:210.26:297:51New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:0411.07:4711.112:405.512:49-0.46:277:53Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:3010.78:2811.21:176.31:21-0.76:257:54Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:5710.49:1411.11:567.01:57-0.86:247:56Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:2710.010:0710.92:417.62:38-0.76:227:57Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:019.511:1110.73:358.03:25-0.46:207:58First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:459.14:498.24:20-0.16:188:00First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:2310.69:57 AM8.66:238.05:220.36:168:01First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:2610.711:31 AM8.37:387.26:280.66:148:03First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:1311.01:018.58:266.17:320.96:128:04Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:4711.32:189.19:044.68:321.46:118:05Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:1711.73:269.99:412.99:262.16:098:07Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:4612.14:2810.810:181.010:173.16:078:08Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:1512.45:2711.510:57-0.711:064.16:058:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:4712.66:2412.111:37-2.211:565.36:048:11Full Moon24Sat
25Sun5:2212.57:2112.412:19-3.16:028:12Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:0012.28:1912.512:486.21:03-3.46:008:14Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:4211.69:1912.31:447.01:50-3.15:588:15Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:3010.810:2312.02:477.52:40-2.45:578:16Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:269.811:3011.74:027.63:35-1.35:558:18Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:378.95:337.24:35-0.15:548:19Third Quarter30Fri
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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