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 3h 19m 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 - Jun 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:567.811:3311.55:185.84:231.45:168:58First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:097.56:165.15:162.35:158:59First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:1711.512:297.57:084.16:143.35:148:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:5911.51:498.07:552.97:174.15:149:00Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:4011.63:018.88:381.58:204.95:139:01Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:2011.84:039.89:200.19:215.45:139:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:5911.94:5810.710:02-1.310:175.95:139:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:4012.05:5011.610:45-2.411:126.25:129:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu4:2312.06:4012.211:29-3.25:129:04Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:0911.97:3012.612:066.312:15-3.65:129:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:5911.58:1912.81:006.31:02-3.45:129:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:5410.99:0812.91:586.21:51-2.85:119:06Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:5310.29:5712.82:595.82:41-1.85:119:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:009.310:4612.64:055.33:33-0.55:119:07Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:158.511:3512.45:154.54:291.05:119:07Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:438.06:243.65:292.65:119:08Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:2412.11:228.07:272.56:374.05:119:08Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:1111.82:548.68:211.57:505.15:119:09Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:5511.54:079.49:070.69:025.95:119:09Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:3511.25:0410.29:46-0.210:046.45:129:09Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:1311.05:5010.810:21-0.710:576.75:129:09Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:4810.76:2811.210:53-1.111:426.85:129:10New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:2310.56:5911.411:26-1.35:129:10New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:5910.27:2811.612:216.911:59 AM-1.45:139:10New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:3610.07:5511.712:586.812:33-1.35:139:10New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:159.78:2511.91:346.71:08-1.25:139:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:579.48:5612.02:136.41:46-0.85:149:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:429.09:3012.02:546.02:24-0.25:149:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:328.610:0612.03:405.63:040.65:159:10Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:308.110:4411.94:284.93:481.65:169:09First Quarter30Thu
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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