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 7h 59m 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 - Mar 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:5712.27:0110.112:271.21:143.06:485:54Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:2511.97:549.81:062.51:522.56:465:56Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:5511.58:519.51:453.82:332.16:445:57Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:2811.010:009.22:285.23:171.86:425:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:0510.411:319.23:196.54:061.76:416:00Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:499.84:327.55:021.66:396:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:229.610:47 AM9.36:308.06:031.46:376:03Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:3510.211:55 AM9.18:167.87:031.16:356:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:1810.71:009.29:057.47:570.76:336:06Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:4911.11:569.59:346.98:440.26:316:07Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:1411.42:4510.09:586.39:27-0.26:296:09Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:3611.63:3110.410:245.510:07-0.36:276:10New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:5911.94:1710.810:534.510:47-0.16:256:12New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:2412.15:0511.011:273.411:270.56:236:13New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:5212.35:5511.112:042.36:216:15Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:2112.46:5011.112:071.512:451.26:196:16Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:5412.37:4910.912:502.81:300.36:176:17Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:2912.08:5510.61:364.22:19-0.26:156:19Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:0911.510:1310.32:285.63:12-0.56:136:20First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:5610.911:5210.43:336.94:13-0.46:116:22First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:5810.25:047.75:20-0.26:096:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:2710.811:17 AM9.66:577.66:30-0.16:076:25Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:3311.312:429.58:196.87:36-0.16:056:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:1911.71:579.79:125.88:340.06:036:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:5511.93:0010.09:524.89:250.36:016:29Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:2412.03:5310.210:273.910:090.75:596:30Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:4911.94:4210.410:593.010:491.45:576:32Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:1311.85:2810.511:302.311:282.35:556:33Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:3611.66:1210.612:011.65:536:34Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:0111.46:5810.612:063.312:331.05:516:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:2911.17:4410.512:454.41:060.65:496:37Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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