Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 26m at 12:44 am (6.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:23 am (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:0312.98:009.71:180.82:263.57:365:09Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:4012.59:059.12:032.33:183.17:345:11First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:1912.010:238.72:503.84:122.77:335:12First Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:0211.53:445.35:092.37:325:14First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:058.710:50 AM10.94:546.66:071.97:305:16First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:499.311:44 AM10.56:277.47:021.47:295:17Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:5910.012:4010.28:017.57:521.07:275:19Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:4610.61:3310.29:047.48:360.57:265:20Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:2011.12:2010.29:477.19:150.17:245:22Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:4711.43:0310.410:196.89:51-0.27:235:23Full Moon10Wed
11Thu5:0911.73:4310.510:466.310:27-0.37:215:25Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:3211.94:2310.611:155.811:02-0.37:205:27Full Moon12Fri
13Sat5:5512.25:0410.611:465.211:38-0.17:185:28Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:2212.45:4810.612:214.47:175:30Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:5112.56:3510.412:150.512:593.77:155:31Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:2312.67:2710.212:541.31:422.97:135:33Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:5812.58:269.81:342.42:292.27:125:34Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:3512.29:349.52:193.73:211.57:105:36Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:1911.910:599.43:115.14:191.07:085:37Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:1011.54:176.35:220.57:065:39Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:419.711:12 AM11.25:427.26:270.07:055:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:1010.412:2011.07:147.37:30-0.57:035:42Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:0911.21:2711.08:296.88:27-0.97:015:44Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:5411.82:3011.29:276.19:19-1.16:595:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:3212.33:2711.310:145.210:06-1.06:585:47New Moon25Thu
26Fri5:0512.54:2011.310:574.410:51-0.66:565:48New Moon26Fri
27Sat5:3712.65:1211.211:383.611:330.26:545:50New Moon27Sat
28Sun6:0912.66:0210.912:192.96:525:51Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:4112.46:5310.612:151.212:592.46:505:53Waxing Crescent29Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Des Moines, WA today?

Slack tide in Des Moines, WA is approximately 3:03 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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