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 3h 06m 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 - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:439.94:137.94:04-0.35:486:38Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:2910.99:54 AM9.06:197.85:120.45:466:39Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:4511.211:27 AM8.57:517.06:250.95:446:40Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:3711.412:578.58:446.17:321.25:426:42Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:1511.52:088.89:235.18:281.45:406:43Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:4311.43:049.29:534.39:131.75:386:45Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:0311.33:529.610:183.59:522.35:366:46Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:1911.24:349.910:412.610:263.05:346:47New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:3411.15:1410.211:031.811:003.85:326:49New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:5211.15:5410.511:270.911:344.65:306:50New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:1311.06:3510.711:550.25:286:52New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:3610.87:1710.912:095.512:26-0.35:266:53Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:0110.58:0210.912:466.31:01-0.65:246:54Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:2610.18:5410.81:287.01:41-0.65:236:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:539.79:5610.72:177.72:26-0.55:216:57Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:249.311:1010.63:218.13:20-0.25:196:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:218.84:528.24:210.05:177:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:2410.810:03 AM8.46:357.85:280.35:157:01First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:1911.111:42 AM8.57:326.86:340.45:137:03Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:5811.41:058.98:115.57:350.75:117:04Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:3011.72:169.68:483.88:301.25:107:06Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:5912.13:2110.49:262.09:212.15:087:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:2912.34:2111.110:040.210:103.15:067:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:5912.55:2011.610:44-1.310:594.35:047:10Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:3212.46:1912.011:25-2.411:495.55:037:11Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:0712.17:1812.212:08-2.95:017:13Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:4611.58:1812.112:436.512:52-2.94:597:14Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:2810.89:2211.91:447.31:40-2.34:577:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:189.910:3211.62:587.72:32-1.44:567:17Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:198.95:357.64:29-0.35:548:18Third Quarter30Sun
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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