Water Temperature of Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 11:12 AM PDT
Today's Tides
Low: March 22, 1:39 AM, 4.9 ft
High: March 22, 7:20 AM, 12.3 ft
Low: March 22, 2:11 PM, -1.3 ft
High: March 22, 9:00 PM, 11.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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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 & AquariumStation 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)Lake Tapps Diversion, Sumner, WA (8.9 mi)
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 52°F
L: 37°F

Mon
H: 48°F
L: 38°F

Tue
H: 50°F
L: 39°F

Wed
H: 48°F
L: 38°F

Thu
H: 55°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 4:31 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:01 PM - 6:31 PM
Minor Periods
7:58 AM - 9:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 8:51PM PDT until March 22 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:51 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 54.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will flood much of the farm land and several roads from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 55.6 feet. - Flood stage is 54.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM PDT Saturday was 57.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling below 50.0 feet by early Monday. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 55.6 feet on 11/28/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 500 AM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 8:49PM PDT until March 23 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:49 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Cedar River At Renton affecting King County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Renton. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, the Cedar River will cause minor flooding along the river in Renton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - The river has remained around flood stage today. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage again after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.2 feet due to increased outflow upstream. It will then gradually fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening or early Monday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 500 AM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 22 at 4:11AM PDT until March 23 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 4:11 AM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 12:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Cedar River At Renton affecting King County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Renton. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, the Cedar River will cause minor flooding along the river in Renton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 1215 PM PDT.
Flood Warning issued March 22 at 1:33AM PDT until March 22 at 1:56PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 54.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will flood much of the farm land and several roads from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 54.4 feet. - Flood stage is 54.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 AM PDT Sunday was 57.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 48.6 feet late Tuesday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 945 AM PDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 4:31 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:01 PM - 6:31 PM
Minor Periods
7:58 AM - 9:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 5:32 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM5:02 PM - 7:32 PM
Minor Periods
8:34 AM - 10:04 AM12:23 AM - 1:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 42.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:28 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 6:35 PM
Moonset: 2:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:03 AM - 3:33 AM6:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 AM - 10:53 AM1:42 AM - 3:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 7:37 PM
Moonset: 3:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:06 AM - 4:36 AM7:07 PM - 9:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:26 AM - 11:56 AM2:49 AM - 4:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 8:37 PM
Moonset: 4:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:07 AM - 5:37 AM8:07 PM - 10:37 PM
Minor Periods
11:41 AM - 1:11 PM3:41 AM - 5:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
