Tacoma, WA Tide Tables And Station 9446484
Use NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 as the named Tacoma tide-table reference. Confirm the station, date, time zone, and datum, then keep predicted high and low water, observed levels, tidal currents, current weather, access, and the precise water you plan to visit distinct.
- Official station reference
- NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 at Tacoma, Washington.
- Station coordinates
- 47.2667, -122.4133 in the current NOAA station metadata.
- Published source context
- NOAA identifies 9446484 as a tidal observation station with predictions, observations, and station datums.
- What to keep separate
- Predicted events, observed water level, tidal-current timing, weather, access, and navigation are different products or checks.
- Safety boundary
- A tide table does not replace active warnings, local closures, safe-access checks, or appropriate navigation sources.
- Next measurement
- Recheck the target query and close variants on 2026-08-15.
Start With NOAA Tacoma Station 9446484
NOAA identifies station 9446484 at Tacoma, Washington, and publishes tide predictions, water-level observations, station datums, and available product links for that station. Confirm the station identifier before comparing times or heights so a regional substitute is not mistaken for the Tacoma table.
For the distinct regional fishing-planning intent, use Puget Sound fishing conditions.
Read Predicted Time And Height Together
NOAA tide tables provide predicted high and low times and heights. The time identifies the predicted event, while the height is tied to the selected vertical datum. Keep the station, date, time zone, units, and datum attached to each value you compare.
Separate Predictions From Observations
A prediction estimates astronomical tide timing and height for the station. An observation reports measured water level with a timestamp. Wind, pressure, and other conditions can contribute to differences between the two, so do not label a predicted value as a live observation or omit the observation time.
Use Tacoma Datums Carefully
NOAA publishes named vertical references for station 9446484, including MLLW, MSL, MHW, and MHHW. A datum defines the elevation reference for a reported height; it does not describe current speed, wave conditions, navigable depth, shoreline access, or a fishing result.
Do Not Substitute Tide Height For Tidal Current
Tide height describes vertical water-level change. Tidal current describes horizontal movement, and slack or strongest-flow timing does not necessarily match a listed high or low. Use the appropriate official current product when current speed, direction, or slack timing is the decision-critical signal.
Use The Table As One Tacoma Planning Signal
Start with the next predicted change, then compare observed water level, daylight, current weather, marine conditions, safe access, and the exact saved water. A Tacoma station table is not a minute-by-minute claim for every shoreline or waterway around Puget Sound.
For the interpretation step, use TideCue's guide to how to read tide chart signals.
Common questions
Which NOAA tide station does TideCue use for Tacoma, Washington?
This page uses NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 at Tacoma, Washington as its named tide-table reference.
What does the Tacoma tide table show?
It shows predicted high and low times and heights for station 9446484 for the selected date, time zone, units, and vertical datum.
Are predicted and observed Tacoma water levels the same?
No. A prediction is a calculated tide value, while an observation is a time-stamped measured water level. Compare the matching station and settings.
Is high or low tide the same as slack current at Tacoma?
Not necessarily. Tide height and tidal current are different products, and slack-current timing can differ from a predicted high or low.
Does station 9446484 apply to every Puget Sound shoreline?
No. Use 9446484 as the Tacoma reference, then verify the appropriate prediction, forecast, access information, and conditions for the exact water you will visit.