Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 29m at 10:44 pm (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:27 am (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:529.65:107.14:580.25:486:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:0111.011:13 AM9.06:586.86:080.75:466:39First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:0711.312:408.88:136.07:161.05:446:40Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:5411.51:549.09:035.28:151.25:426:42Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:3011.62:549.49:414.39:051.45:406:43Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:5811.53:439.710:113.69:471.85:386:45Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:2011.44:2610.010:382.910:252.45:366:46Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:3911.35:0610.211:022.211:003.05:346:47Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:0011.25:4510.411:281.511:353.75:326:49Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:2411.16:2410.611:560.95:306:50Full Moon10Wed
11Thu5:5010.97:0510.712:104.512:270.45:286:52Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:1910.67:4810.712:485.21:010.15:266:53Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:5010.28:3610.71:286.01:390.05:256:54Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:229.79:3010.62:156.62:220.15:236:56Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:019.210:3510.53:127.23:110.35:216:57Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:528.811:4610.54:267.54:080.65:196:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:068.45:567.35:110.85:177:00Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:5010.811:30 AM8.47:086.66:160.85:157:01Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:3911.112:488.87:565.67:180.95:137:03Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:1711.51:569.58:354.38:141.15:117:04Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:5111.82:5710.39:132.89:061.45:107:06Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:2412.13:5511.09:521.39:562.15:087:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue3:5812.34:5111.610:32-0.210:453.05:067:08New Moon23Tue
24Wed4:3312.45:4811.911:14-1.411:344.05:047:10New Moon24Wed
25Thu5:1012.36:4612.111:58-2.15:037:11Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:5011.97:4512.112:255.012:44-2.45:017:12Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:3311.28:4712.01:215.91:32-2.24:597:14Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:2210.410:5411.73:266.63:23-1.55:578:15Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:199.54:456.94:19-0.65:568:17First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:0611.510:31 AM8.66:236.65:220.45:548:18First Quarter30Tue
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 12:35 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 87% 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 (87% 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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