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Tacoma, WAStation ID: 9446484
Station Information

Latitude: 47° 16' N Mean Range: 8.07 ft.
Longitude: 122° 24.8' W Diurnal Range: 11.79 ft.
Established: Jul 22 1996
Present Installation: Jul 22 1996
NOAA Chart #: 18453
Time Meridian: 120 W
            
Water Level Station Image for Tacoma, WA

Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Barometric Pressure
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Air Temperature

Station Location Chartlet

Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)

EPOCH Update Information:

EPOCH Datum Comparison: Click HERE - check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001)
Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Mean Sea Level Differences List: Click HERE - mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations.
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 9446484 Tacoma, WA
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
7.44 ft. 7.25 ft. 0.19 ft.

Location:

To reach the tidal bench marks proceed west about 5 km (3 mi) from the intersection of exit 136 of Interstate I-5 and Port of Tacoma Road, turn left onto 11th Street and proceed 0.5 km (0.3 mi), turn right, just before the bridge, into the Port of Tacoma Administration Building. The bench marks are in the vicinity of the Port of Tacoma Administration Building. The tide station is located on the north side of the building at the eastern end of Pier 7.
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