Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:44 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 17m at 4:46 pm (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:0811.23:591.47:176.46:534:52First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:5811.25:032.17:565.66:544:51First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:037.61:3511.36:082.68:254.76:564:49Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:178.12:0311.47:073.08:483.76:574:48Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:178.72:2811.57:593.49:102.76:594:46Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:079.42:5111.68:443.99:331.57:004:45Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:5210.13:1411.69:264.510:000.37:024:43Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:3610.83:3911.710:075.210:31-0.87:034:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:1911.54:0611.610:495.911:06-1.77:054:41Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:0512.04:3611.511:336.711:44-2.37:064:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu6:5312.35:1011.312:207.37:084:38Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:4512.45:4910.912:27-2.51:137.87:094:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:4112.46:3610.31:13-2.32:158.07:114:36Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:4212.27:389.52:05-1.83:317.97:124:34Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:4512.29:028.73:02-0.95:017.37:144:33Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:4512.210:438.24:050.16:226.17:154:32Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:3612.35:131.27:204.67:174:31Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:258.41:1812.46:222.38:062.97:184:30Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:539.01:5412.57:273.38:451.47:194:29Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:069.92:2612.48:284.39:220.07:214:28Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:0710.82:5712.39:235.39:56-1.07:224:27New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:0111.53:2712.010:156.110:30-1.77:244:26New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:5012.13:5811.511:056.911:04-2.17:254:26New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:3412.44:3111.011:557.411:39-2.07:264:25New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:1712.55:0710.512:467.87:284:24Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:5812.55:469.812:16-1.71:417.97:294:23Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:3912.46:319.212:55-1.22:427.97:304:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:2312.17:238.61:38-0.53:537.67:324:22Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:0811.98:297.92:230.45:097.07:334:21First Quarter29Mon
30Tue10:5411.89:497.53:121.36:116.37:344:21First 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 7:15 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 80% 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 (80% 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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