Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 49m at 9:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:438.311:1711.64:457.13:46-0.15:158:58Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:507.85:476.54:370.75:158:59Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:0211.611:10 AM7.56:445.75:321.65:149:00Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:4411.712:367.67:334.46:312.65:149:00Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:2311.81:598.18:152.97:333.65:139:01Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:5911.93:139.08:561.38:354.65:139:02Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:3512.14:1910.19:37-0.49:355.55:139:03Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:1112.25:1811.110:18-2.010:336.25:129:03New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:5012.26:1411.911:01-3.211:296.85:129:04New Moon9Tue
10Wed4:3112.17:0812.511:46-3.95:129:05New Moon10Wed
11Thu5:1611.88:0112.812:257.212:32-4.15:129:05Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:0611.38:5212.91:237.31:20-3.85:119:06Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:0010.69:4312.82:257.22:09-3.05:119:06Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:029.710:3312.63:326.83:01-1.95:119:07Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:118.811:2212.44:456.13:54-0.55:119:07First Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:328.05:595.24:511.15:119:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:0912.212:077.57:054.05:522.75:119:08First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:5311.91:497.78:012.86:594.15:119:09First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:3311.73:198.48:461.78:095.35:119:09Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:1011.44:299.49:240.79:176.25:129:09Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:4311.15:2410.29:57-0.210:186.85:129:09Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:1510.86:0810.910:27-0.811:097.25:129:10Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:4610.66:4611.310:57-1.311:547.55:129:10Full Moon23Tue
24Wed4:1910.37:1811.611:29-1.65:139:10Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:5310.17:4711.712:347.612:02-1.75:139:10Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:309.98:1611.91:117.612:38-1.85:149:10Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:089.78:4711.91:497.41:15-1.75:149:10Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:509.49:2012.02:297.21:54-1.45:149:10Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:379.09:5512.13:136.82:35-0.95:159:10Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:308.610:3112.14:006.33:17-0.15:169:09Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 1:17 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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