Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 8:19 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:188.711:1511.94:277.53:39-0.95:168:58Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:328.211:5911.95:316.84:320.05:158:59Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:597.86:325.75:281.15:149:00Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:4012.012:337.87:254.26:292.45:149:01Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:1812.12:048.38:132.47:333.85:149:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:5412.23:269.38:570.58:375.15:139:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:3012.34:3710.49:39-1.29:416.15:139:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:0712.35:3911.410:22-2.710:427.05:129:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:4612.26:3512.111:04-3.611:407.55:129:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:2811.97:2712.611:48-4.05:129:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:1311.48:1712.712:387.712:33-3.95:129:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:0210.89:0412.71:377.71:19-3.35:129:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:5510.19:5012.52:397.52:07-2.55:129:07Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:549.210:3512.33:447.12:55-1.35:119:07Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:008.411:1812.04:546.43:440.05:119:08First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:167.611:5811.86:025.54:361.45:119:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:457.27:024.55:312.95:129:09First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:3611.51:277.37:503.36:324.45:129:09First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:1011.33:038.08:302.27:405.75:129:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:4311.04:178.99:041.18:496.75:129:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:1410.85:149.99:350.19:547.45:129:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:4610.65:5810.710:05-0.710:497.85:139:10Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:1810.56:3511.210:37-1.311:368.05:139:10Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:5110.37:0811.611:10-1.85:139:10Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:2510.27:3911.812:168.111:46 AM-2.25:149:10Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:0310.18:1112.012:548.112:25-2.45:149:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:4410.08:4412.21:338.01:05-2.45:159:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:309.89:1912.32:157.71:47-2.25:159:10Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:229.59:5412.33:017.12:30-1.65:169:10Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:238.910:3012.43:536.43:15-0.75:169:09Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 12:32 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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