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: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:06 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

53.8°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 65%
Feels Like: 49.3°F
Wind: E 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.6 mph
Pressure: 29.94 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 16.7 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 65°F
L: 52°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 62°F
L: 52°F
Moderate Rain Showers
Fri
H: 56°F
L: 50°F
Slight Rain
Sat
H: 57°F
L: 48°F
Light Rain Showers
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 49°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
4.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
44 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
14.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
268 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 31m daylight
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:39 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:05 AM
Transit 1:54 PM
Moonset 5:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:59 AM - 3:29 AM
1:24 PM - 3:54 PM

Minor Periods

9:35 AM - 11:05 AM
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 57.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
48.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
13.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
231.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 31m daylight
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:39 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:05 AM
Transit 1:54 PM
Moonset 5:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:59 AM - 3:29 AM
1:24 PM - 3:54 PM

Minor Periods

9:35 AM - 11:05 AM
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 56.1°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
17.2 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
18.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
18.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
28.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
388 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 28m daylight
Sunrise 7:10 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:38 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:58 AM
Transit 2:46 PM
Moonset 6:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:50 AM - 4:20 AM
2:16 PM - 4:46 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 52.5°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 36%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
9.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
32.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
25.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
344.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 25m daylight
Sunrise 7:11 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:36 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:40 AM
Transit 3:36 PM
Moonset 7:38 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:41 AM - 5:11 AM
3:06 PM - 5:36 PM

Minor Periods

11:10 AM - 12:40 PM
7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Slight Rain
Average Temperature: 52.2°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 79%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
4.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
162.5 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: Light Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 52.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 9.9 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
39.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
18 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
156.5 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
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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