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 2h 08m 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 - Mar 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:5712.69:2410.01:523.92:480.26:505:53Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:3512.011:019.92:455.73:43-0.16:485:55Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:2011.33:537.34:44-0.16:465:56Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:0010.310:17 AM10.45:388.35:500.06:445:57Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:2811.011:31 AM9.77:458.26:580.06:425:59Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:2411.612:529.59:007.58:000.06:406:00Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:0511.92:029.69:476.78:540.06:386:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:3812.02:599.810:226.09:380.16:366:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:0311.93:469.910:515.410:160.36:346:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:2211.74:2910.111:174.710:510.86:326:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:3711.65:1010.111:414.011:231.56:306:08New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:5411.65:5210.112:073.26:286:09New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:1311.66:3510.112:352.46:266:11Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:3511.47:2010.012:283.41:061.76:246:12Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:5911.28:0910.01:024.61:411.26:226:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:2410.89:059.81:385.72:200.86:206:15Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:5010.410:139.72:186.83:050.76:186:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:189.911:479.83:117.83:580.66:166:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:579.54:358.54:590.56:146:19First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:3010.210:17 AM9.16:478.66:060.36:126:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:2910.711:50 AM9.28:088.17:11-0.16:106:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:0611.21:089.68:457.28:09-0.66:086:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:3411.62:1410.29:196.19:01-0.76:066:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:0112.03:1410.89:544.79:48-0.56:046:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:2712.34:1211.210:323.110:330.36:026:28Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:5512.65:1011.511:121.511:181.46:006:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:2512.76:0911.611:530.15:586:31Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:5712.67:1011.512:032.912:37-0.95:566:32Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:3112.38:1411.312:514.41:22-1.55:546:33Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:0911.79:2711.01:435.92:11-1.55:526:35Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:5110.910:5410.92:467.13:04-1.05:506:36Third Quarter31Fri
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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