Water Temperature of Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA

Current Water Temperature

54.1°F 12.3°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
54.1°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: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:18 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

White River, Sumner, WA (8.6 mi)
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North Fork Clover Creek, Tacoma, WA (9.4 mi)
White River, Auburn, WA (9.6 mi)
Clover Creek, Lakewood, WA (9.7 mi)
Duwamish River, Tukwila, WA (16.1 mi)
Duwamish River, Tukwila, WA (17 mi)
Cedar River, Renton, WA (17.7 mi)
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)
Canyon Creek, Cedar Falls, WA (32 mi)

Weather for Tacoma, Washington

Current Weather

47.5°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 80%
Feels Like: 42.8°F
Wind: S 6.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.5 mph
Pressure: 29.65 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 18%
Visibility: 10.6 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Moderate Drizzle
Sat
H: 56°F
L: 47°F
Dense Drizzle
Sun
H: 53°F
L: 44°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 53°F
L: 42°F
Light Drizzle
Tue
H: 52°F
L: 43°F
Light Drizzle
Wed
H: 49°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
2.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
144 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:13 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:14 PM
Transit 4:25 PM
Moonset 8:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:31 AM - 6:01 AM
3:55 PM - 6:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:44 AM - 1:14 PM
8:14 PM - 9:44 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Drizzle
Average Temperature: 51.8°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 79%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
153.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:13 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:14 PM
Transit 4:25 PM
Moonset 8:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:31 AM - 6:01 AM
3:55 PM - 6:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:44 AM - 1:14 PM
8:14 PM - 9:44 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Dense Drizzle
Average Temperature: 48.4°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 58%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
148.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 20m daylight
Sunrise 7:14 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:40 PM
Transit 5:11 PM
Moonset 9:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:18 AM - 6:48 AM
4:41 PM - 7:11 PM

Minor Periods

12:10 PM - 1:40 PM
9:22 PM - 10:52 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 46.8°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 44%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
52.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
17 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
351 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:15 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:01 PM
Transit 5:55 PM
Moonset 11:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:03 AM - 7:33 AM
5:25 PM - 7:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:31 PM - 2:01 PM
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 46.9°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 5.5 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.4 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
13.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
45.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
20.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
286.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 15m daylight
Sunrise 7:17 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:32 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:19 PM
Transit 6:38 PM
Moonset 1:44 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:47 AM - 8:17 AM
6:08 PM - 8:38 PM

Minor Periods

1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
12:49 PM - 2:19 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 44.6°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 22%
Wind: 8.4 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
7.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
44.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
21 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
193.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 13m daylight
Sunrise 7:18 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 4:31 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:36 PM
Transit 7:21 PM
Moonset 12:10 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
6:51 PM - 9:21 PM

Minor Periods

1:06 PM - 2:36 PM
11:40 PM - 1:10 AM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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