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 37m 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 - Jul 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:5710.27:2412.012:028.011:17 AM-2.05:179:09Full Moon1Mon
2Tue4:3810.07:5212.012:437.911:53 AM-1.95:189:09Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:199.88:1811.91:197.712:29-1.85:189:08Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:029.68:4311.81:527.41:06-1.55:199:08Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:469.39:0911.92:267.01:43-1.05:209:08Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:348.99:3711.93:056.52:20-0.45:219:07Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:268.410:0511.93:465.82:570.65:229:07Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:267.910:3511.84:314.93:351.95:229:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:367.611:0611.65:173.94:163.45:239:06Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:007.66:042.75:045.05:249:05Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:388.16:531.46:056.55:259:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:1411.33:169.17:420.17:247.85:269:03Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:5511.34:2910.28:31-1.28:488.55:279:03Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:4211.35:2311.29:21-2.310:008.65:289:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:3411.46:0711.810:11-3.210:598.55:299:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:2911.56:4712.311:00-3.811:518.05:309:00New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:2511.57:2612.511:49-3.95:318:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:2411.38:0312.712:427.312:37-3.65:328:58Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:2510.98:3912.81:346.41:24-2.75:338:57Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:2910.29:1412.82:285.42:11-1.45:348:56Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:379.49:5012.63:234.32:580.45:368:55Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:538.710:2612.44:203.13:462.45:378:54First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:248.211:0411.95:182.04:414.45:388:53First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:178.56:161.15:496.35:398:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:079.47:120.47:247.55:408:51Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:3110.74:2210.48:05-0.29:088.05:418:50Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:2210.25:1411.28:55-0.610:247.95:438:48Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:169.95:5511.69:40-0.911:157.75:448:47Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:079.86:2811.710:21-1.111:537.45:458:46Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:549.86:5511.711:00-1.25:468:44Full Moon30Tue
31Wed4:369.97:1711.612:227.111:36 AM-1.25:488:43Full Moon31Wed
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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