Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:48 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 2:27 am (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Dec 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:2012.56:379.71:00-1.42:107.47:354:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:0612.57:359.21:46-1.03:117.17:364:20Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:5512.58:488.62:36-0.24:186.47:384:20First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:4512.510:158.23:310.85:255.47:394:19First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:3412.511:508.34:312.06:264.07:404:19First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:2012.65:373.27:182.47:414:19Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:209.01:0412.76:464.28:040.87:424:19Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:3810.01:4512.77:535.28:48-0.77:434:18Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:4211.02:2512.78:555.99:30-1.87:444:18Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:3911.93:0612.59:536.410:12-2.67:454:18Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:3012.63:4812.210:486.810:54-2.97:464:18Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:1713.04:3111.711:427.111:35-2.87:474:18Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:0213.15:1711.012:367.17:484:18Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:4613.16:0610.312:18-2.21:337.17:494:18Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:2913.06:599.51:02-1.42:326.87:494:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:1212.77:588.71:46-0.43:366.47:504:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:5512.49:078.02:330.84:435.87:514:19Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:3712.110:317.63:222.25:454.97:524:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:2011.94:173.56:384.07:524:20Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:087.712:0111.75:184.87:213.07:534:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:418.312:4011.56:275.87:562.07:534:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:529.11:1611.47:356.68:281.17:544:21Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:4610.01:5111.38:367.19:000.27:544:22Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:2810.82:2511.29:277.49:32-0.67:554:22Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:0411.42:5911.210:117.610:05-1.37:554:23New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:3711.93:3411.110:527.710:41-1.87:554:24New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:1012.34:1211.011:337.711:20-2.07:564:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:4412.74:5410.812:157.57:564:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:2012.95:4010.612:00-2.11:007.27:564:26Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:5813.06:3310.112:43-1.71:506.77:564:27Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:3813.17:319.61:27-1.12:456.07:564:28Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 6:07 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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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