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 4h 03m 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 - Jul 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:387.811:2411.85:204.14:352.75:169:09First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:577.86:143.15:314.05:179:09First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:0711.81:248.27:071.96:365.15:179:09First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:5111.72:478.97:580.67:476.05:189:08Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:3711.83:569.98:48-0.78:576.55:199:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:2411.94:5310.99:36-1.910:016.75:209:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:1312.05:4311.710:24-2.810:596.65:209:07Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:0312.06:2912.211:11-3.311:536.45:219:07Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:5511.87:1412.611:58-3.45:229:06Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:4911.57:5712.812:476.012:45-3.15:239:05Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:4610.98:3912.91:415.41:33-2.35:249:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:4610.29:2212.82:374.82:21-1.15:259:04Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:509.410:0512.63:354.23:100.45:269:03Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:028.710:4912.24:363.54:022.05:279:03Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:258.211:3411.85:382.74:593.65:289:02Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:048.26:392.06:075.15:299:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:2211.32:438.87:361.37:276.15:309:00Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:1110.93:589.68:280.68:506.75:318:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:5910.64:5210.39:130.19:586.85:328:58Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:4410.45:3410.89:52-0.310:496.85:338:57Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:2610.36:0711.110:29-0.711:296.75:348:56New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:0610.26:3411.311:03-0.95:358:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:4510.16:5811.412:026.511:37 AM-1.05:368:54New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:2310.17:2211.612:326.312:11-0.95:388:53New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:029.97:4811.81:045.912:46-0.75:398:52New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:449.88:1711.91:385.51:22-0.35:408:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:289.58:4812.02:154.91:590.35:418:49Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:179.29:2112.02:564.32:381.25:428:48Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:138.89:5711.83:423.63:202.35:448:47First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:178.510:3611.74:312.84:063.65:458:45First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:348.411:2011.55:262.05:024.95:468:44First Quarter31Sun
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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