Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:44 pm (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 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 - Nov 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:0912.16:5510.61:43-2.42:318.27:545:50Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:0912.07:4310.12:32-2.13:378.47:565:49Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:1511.87:539.32:27-1.54:048.26:574:47Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:2111.89:298.53:27-0.65:417.36:594:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:1711.94:330.46:525.97:004:45Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:0112.15:421.47:414.37:024:43Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:558.51:3712.26:492.48:222.57:034:42Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:179.32:0912.37:513.48:590.97:054:40Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:2610.22:3812.38:484.59:34-0.57:064:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:2611.03:0712.29:415.610:09-1.57:084:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:1911.73:3611.810:326.510:43-2.27:094:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:0812.24:0711.411:237.211:17-2.47:114:35New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:5312.54:4110.812:147.87:124:34Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:3812.55:1810.21:098.17:144:33Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:2212.35:599.612:33-1.72:098.17:154:32Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:0812.16:478.91:15-1.03:208.07:174:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:5611.87:478.32:00-0.24:437.67:184:30First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:4411.69:037.72:490.75:556.97:194:29First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:2911.510:317.33:421.76:455.97:214:28First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:0811.54:392.77:204.97:224:27First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:017.412:4011.55:383.67:473.77:244:26Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:238.01:0911.66:374.68:132.47:254:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:308.81:3511.67:345.58:391.07:264:25Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:269.82:0111.68:276.39:08-0.37:284:24Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:1410.82:2811.79:177.19:41-1.57:294:23Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:5911.62:5811.710:057.710:17-2.57:304:22Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:4412.33:3111.710:538.210:57-3.17:324:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:3012.74:0911.511:428.511:40-3.47:334:21Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:1712.94:5311.212:348.67:344:21Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:0612.95:4610.712:27-3.21:328.47:354:20Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:06 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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