Water Temperature of Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA

Current Water Temperature

54.5°F 12.5°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
54.5°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4:24 AM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Puyallup River; Blair Waterway; Sitcum Waterway; Puyallup Waterway; Hylebos Waterway; Dalco Passage; Browns Point Lighthouse Park; Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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Commencement Bay

Station Name: Tacoma
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
256 Port Center Rd
Tacoma, WA 98421
Pierce County

GPS Coordinates: 47.27, -122.413

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White River, Buckley, WA (20.5 mi)
Cedar River, Maple Valley, WA (21.5 mi)
Cedar River, Hobart, WA (23.1 mi)
Taylor Creek, Selleck, WA (27.7 mi)
Cedar River, Cedar Falls, WA (30.8 mi)
Cedar River, Cedar Falls, WA (31.3 mi)
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Weather for Tacoma, Washington

Current Weather

51.7°F
Light rain shower
Conditions: Light rain shower
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 45.1°F
Wind: SSW 15.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 34.8 mph
Pressure: 29.96 in
Precipitation: 0.06 in
Cloud Cover: 99%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 47°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 56°F
L: 44°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 53°F
L: 48°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
5.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
80 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
112 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 39m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:44 AM
Transit 11:24 AM
Moonset 3:58 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
11:18 PM - 1:48 AM

Minor Periods

6:14 AM - 7:44 AM
3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5

Gale Warning issued November 7 at 10:36PM PST until November 8 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 10:36 PM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Gale Warning issued November 8 at 3:50AM PST until November 8 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun November 8, 2026, 3:50 AM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 51.7°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 77%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Astronomical

Sun
9h 39m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:44 AM
Transit 11:24 AM
Moonset 3:58 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
11:18 PM - 1:48 AM

Minor Periods

6:14 AM - 7:44 AM
3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 49.6°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Astronomical

Sun
9h 36m daylight
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:41 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:55 AM
Transit 12:13 PM
Moonset 4:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:08 AM - 2:38 AM
11:43 AM - 2:13 PM

Minor Periods

7:25 AM - 8:55 AM
3:55 PM - 5:25 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.3°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 92%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Astronomical

Sun
9h 33m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:40 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 9:03 AM
Transit 1:03 PM
Moonset 5:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:08 AM - 2:38 AM
12:33 PM - 3:03 PM

Minor Periods

8:33 AM - 10:03 AM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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