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 45m at 9:44 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 am (9.9 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 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:2411.68:2912.812:477.812:50-4.25:168:58Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:1511.19:2212.71:477.91:39-3.85:158:59Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:1210.310:1512.62:527.72:30-2.85:159:00Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:189.411:0712.44:067.23:24-1.65:149:01First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:348.411:5512.25:256.44:20-0.25:149:01First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:047.76:395.25:181.45:139:02First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:4012.012:477.47:393.86:223.05:139:03First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:1911.82:297.98:282.47:294.55:139:04Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:5411.63:528.89:081.28:385.75:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:2511.34:589.89:410.19:436.65:129:05Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:5411.05:5010.610:12-0.710:427.35:129:06Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:2310.76:3311.210:41-1.311:347.75:129:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:5310.47:0911.611:11-1.75:129:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:2510.27:4211.812:198.011:43 AM-1.95:119:07Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:599.98:1211.91:008.012:18-2.05:119:08Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:379.78:4211.91:388.012:54-1.95:119:08Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:179.49:1511.92:177.81:33-1.75:129:08Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:019.19:4911.92:597.62:14-1.35:129:09Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:518.710:2411.93:457.12:55-0.75:129:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:508.210:5912.04:356.53:390.15:129:09Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:017.711:3312.05:275.54:251.35:129:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:247.56:184.25:152.85:129:10Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:0811.912:567.77:072.76:134.45:139:10Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:4312.02:298.57:541.07:205.95:139:10Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:2012.03:519.78:39-0.78:327.15:149:10Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:0012.04:5810.89:25-2.29:427.85:149:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:4212.05:5511.810:12-3.410:468.25:149:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:2912.06:4512.410:59-4.111:468.25:159:10New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:1911.87:3212.711:47-4.35:159:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:1311.48:1712.812:427.912:35-4.05:169:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 11:39 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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