Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:44 pm (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 57m at 5:29 pm (11.1 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 - Feb 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:5012.97:089.812:49-0.41:584.97:355:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:2212.68:079.11:300.92:454.37:345:11Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:5512.29:148.62:132.43:343.67:335:12Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:2911.810:378.32:574.14:263.07:325:14Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:0711.33:485.75:192.47:305:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:318.510:50 AM10.84:587.06:121.87:295:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:199.311:39 AM10.36:387.97:041.27:275:19Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:2410.212:3210.18:208.17:520.67:265:20Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:0710.91:2410.09:238.08:350.17:245:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:3911.42:1210.110:037.89:16-0.57:235:23Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:0611.82:5610.310:327.59:55-0.97:215:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:2912.03:3910.610:597.110:33-1.27:205:27New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:5212.24:2110.711:276.511:11-1.27:185:28New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:1712.45:0610.812:005.87:175:30New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:4312.65:5410.712:374.97:155:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:1212.76:4610.512:28-0.21:184.07:135:33Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:4312.77:4410.11:080.92:033.07:125:34Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:1612.68:519.71:502.32:532.17:105:36Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:5312.310:109.32:364.03:471.27:085:37First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:3511.911:539.43:315.74:470.57:065:39First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:2511.44:447.25:51-0.17:055:40First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:4510.111:27 AM11.06:238.06:55-0.67:035:42Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:0111.012:3610.78:028.07:56-1.17:015:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:5211.81:4410.79:127.48:51-1.46:595:45Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:3212.22:4610.810:036.79:40-1.46:585:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:0612.53:4110.910:455.910:25-1.26:565:48Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:3612.54:3310.811:235.111:08-0.76:545:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:0412.55:2210.712:004.46:525:51Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:3012.46:1110.412:373.76:505:53Waning Gibbous29Sat
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 8:06 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 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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