Question 1

Which NOAA tide station does TideCue use for Tacoma, Washington?

Accepted Answer

This page uses NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 at Tacoma, Washington as its named tide-table reference.

Question 2

What does the Tacoma tide table show?

Accepted Answer

It shows predicted high and low times and heights for station 9446484 for the selected date, time zone, units, and vertical datum.

Question 3

Are predicted and observed Tacoma water levels the same?

Accepted Answer

No. A prediction is a calculated tide value, while an observation is a time-stamped measured water level. Compare the matching station and settings.

Question 4

Is high or low tide the same as slack current at Tacoma?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Tide height and tidal current are different products, and slack-current timing can differ from a predicted high or low.

Question 5

Does station 9446484 apply to every Puget Sound shoreline?

Accepted Answer

No. Use 9446484 as the Tacoma reference, then verify the appropriate prediction, forecast, access information, and conditions for the exact water you will visit.