Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 7:14 pm (11.6 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 - Apr 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:3610.29:1610.32:085.72:210.75:476:39Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:189.610:1710.13:026.43:081.15:456:40First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:109.011:2810.04:116.84:011.55:436:41First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:148.55:436.95:011.85:416:43First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:3910.111:29 AM8.37:116.56:042.05:396:44First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:3410.312:418.48:025.87:042.15:376:46Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:1310.61:438.98:365.17:572.05:356:47Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:4510.92:359.49:054.28:452.05:336:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:1411.23:2310.09:333.19:282.25:316:50Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:4211.54:0810.610:052.010:102.55:296:51Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:1211.74:5511.110:390.810:533.05:276:53Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:4411.85:4311.511:17-0.211:363.75:256:54Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:1811.96:3311.711:58-1.05:236:55Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:5611.77:2711.812:224.412:42-1.55:216:57Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:3811.48:2511.61:125.21:30-1.65:196:58Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:2610.99:2911.42:095.92:22-1.35:187:00Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:2210.210:4011.23:166.33:19-0.75:167:01Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:319.411:5411.24:386.44:230.15:147:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:558.96:085.95:310.85:127:04Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:5911.412:258.87:234.96:411.55:107:05Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:5011.61:469.18:183.77:452.05:087:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:3211.72:539.79:022.68:422.55:077:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:0611.73:4910.29:401.59:333.15:057:09Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:3711.65:3910.611:130.711:183.76:038:11New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:0511.46:2310.911:460.16:018:12New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:3411.27:0511.212:014.412:17-0.46:008:13New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:0510.97:4511.312:425.012:50-0.65:588:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:3810.58:2511.31:245.51:24-0.75:568:16Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:1310.09:0611.32:086.02:01-0.55:558:18Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:529.59:5111.12:556.42:41-0.25:538:19Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 9:59 pm — 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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