Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 9:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:29 pm (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:4911.16:5011.611:05-2.011:547.65:158:59Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:2110.87:3112.011:38-2.35:159:00Full Moon2Sun
3Mon4:5410.38:0712.112:437.812:12-2.35:149:00Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:3110.08:4112.01:307.912:48-2.15:149:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:129.69:1511.92:167.91:27-1.75:139:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:569.19:5011.73:027.72:07-1.25:139:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:458.710:2611.63:527.42:49-0.65:139:04Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:418.111:0311.64:476.93:320.35:129:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:467.611:3911.55:426.14:171.35:129:05Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:047.26:325.25:042.55:129:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:1411.512:317.27:154.05:573.85:129:06Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:4711.41:597.77:542.66:565.15:129:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:1911.43:198.78:311.08:016.35:129:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:5111.44:269.89:09-0.59:077.35:119:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:2511.55:2210.99:49-1.910:097.95:119:08Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:0211.66:1311.710:31-3.111:078.35:129:08New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:4311.67:0112.311:16-3.85:129:09New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:3011.57:4712.612:018.412:03-4.25:129:09New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:2211.38:3312.712:568.212:51-4.15:129:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:1910.99:1712.81:527.81:40-3.55:129:10Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:2310.210:0012.72:537.12:31-2.55:129:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:339.310:4212.73:586.23:22-1.15:139:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:538.411:2212.55:055.04:140.75:139:10First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:267.86:103.65:102.65:139:10First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:0212.31:157.87:092.26:144.55:149:10First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:4112.03:028.68:010.87:296.25:149:10Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:2011.74:239.88:47-0.38:527.35:159:10Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:5911.25:2310.89:27-1.110:097.85:159:10Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:3810.86:1111.510:05-1.611:128.05:169:10Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:1710.56:5011.910:41-1.95:169:09Full Moon30Sun
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 1:17 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 87% 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 (87% 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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