Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 58m at 8:08 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:2512.910:588.92:593.94:261.47:355:10Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:0612.43:565.95:260.57:345:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:049.410:53 AM11.85:167.66:27-0.27:335:13Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:4610.511:49 AM11.27:058.67:26-0.77:315:14Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:5011.512:5110.88:458.58:20-1.17:305:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:3612.21:5210.59:518.19:09-1.37:285:18Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:1312.52:4810.410:387.69:53-1.37:275:19New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:4512.53:3810.411:157.110:33-1.17:255:21New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:1112.44:2310.311:476.611:11-0.87:245:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:3212.35:0710.212:176.07:225:24New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:5212.25:5210.012:485.47:215:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:1212.16:389.712:200.61:204.67:195:27Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:3412.17:279.312:531.61:553.97:185:29Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:5911.98:229.01:272.92:323.27:165:30Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:2611.69:258.72:014.33:142.57:145:32First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:5411.210:468.72:375.84:002.07:135:33First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:2510.73:217.24:521.57:115:35First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:449.010:04 AM10.34:338.35:490.97:095:36First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:399.910:59 AM10.06:379.06:480.37:085:38Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:3010.712:089.98:268.97:45-0.57:065:39Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:0311.31:1510.29:148.58:38-1.27:045:41Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:3111.82:1510.79:487.99:26-1.87:025:42Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:5712.23:1111.110:237.010:12-2.17:015:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:2312.54:0611.411:005.910:56-1.86:595:45Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:5112.85:0211.411:404.611:39-1.06:575:47Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:1913.06:0111.312:233.26:555:49Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:5013.17:0210.912:220.31:091.96:535:50Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:2213.08:0810.41:062.01:570.96:515:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 10:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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