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 : 9:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 1:35 am (9.9 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 - Nov 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:529.62:5912.08:362.89:371.66:534:52Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:4910.23:2611.99:263.510:080.76:554:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:3910.73:5111.710:114.410:37-0.16:564:49New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:2511.24:1611.410:545.211:06-0.66:584:47New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:0711.54:4311.011:376.011:37-0.96:594:46New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:4811.75:1210.512:206.77:014:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:2911.85:4510.012:10-1.01:077.27:024:43Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:1111.86:209.512:46-0.81:597.67:044:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:5711.77:018.91:25-0.43:027.77:054:40Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:4911.57:538.32:090.24:257.67:074:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:4411.49:057.72:580.85:597.17:084:38First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:3811.410:317.53:531.56:556.47:104:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:2511.54:542.17:285.57:114:35First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:0411.65:562.77:554.37:134:34Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:118.31:3611.86:563.28:233.07:144:33Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:139.12:0612.07:513.88:531.57:154:32Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:0910.12:3612.28:434.49:270.07:174:31Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:0111.03:0712.39:325.110:03-1.47:184:30Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:5211.83:4012.310:215.910:43-2.57:204:29Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:4312.54:1712.211:116.611:25-3.27:214:28Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:3612.94:5711.912:037.17:234:27Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:3113.05:4411.412:10-3.31:007.57:244:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:2713.06:3710.612:59-3.02:057.67:254:25Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:2612.87:429.71:51-2.23:217.47:274:25Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:2512.69:018.72:46-1.04:486.77:284:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:2312.510:388.13:470.46:085.57:294:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:1512.44:531.87:104.27:314:23Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:238.112:5912.36:023.07:582.87:324:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:548.71:3712.27:114.18:371.57:334:21Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:079.62:0912.08:155.19:110.57:354:21Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:20 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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