Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 54m at 9:48 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:04 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:409.210:3012.13:337.53:01-1.55:168:58Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:478.711:1112.14:326.83:50-0.55:158:59First Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:078.111:5012.15:345.74:420.85:149:00First Quarter3Wed
4Thu11:397.76:334.35:382.35:149:01First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:2912.21:178.07:262.56:413.95:149:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:0712.32:528.88:150.77:495.45:139:02Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:4512.34:1210.09:01-1.08:596.65:139:03Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:2512.25:1811.19:45-2.410:077.45:129:04Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:0612.16:1311.910:29-3.311:097.85:129:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:5011.87:0312.411:13-3.75:129:05Full Moon10Wed
11Thu4:3611.47:4812.612:087.911:58 AM-3.75:129:06Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:2510.98:3212.61:047.812:43-3.35:129:06Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:1710.39:1312.51:597.51:28-2.65:129:07Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:129.69:5112.32:567.12:13-1.75:119:07Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:128.810:2812.03:566.52:58-0.55:119:08Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:178.111:0311.84:565.73:430.95:129:08Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:337.411:3711.55:544.84:302.55:129:09Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:037.26:473.75:214.15:129:09Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:1111.31:487.57:322.66:225.65:129:09Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:4511.03:268.48:121.57:356.85:129:09Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:1910.74:369.48:480.58:547.75:129:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:5410.55:2610.39:23-0.310:048.15:139:10Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:3010.46:0511.09:58-1.110:588.35:139:10Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:0610.36:3911.410:34-1.711:408.45:139:10New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:4410.37:1011.811:11-2.25:149:10New Moon25Thu
26Fri4:2410.37:4012.012:178.311:51 AM-2.65:149:10New Moon26Fri
27Sat5:0810.38:1112.212:548.112:31-2.75:159:10New Moon27Sat
28Sun5:5510.28:4312.31:337.71:13-2.65:159:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:489.99:1512.52:177.11:55-2.15:169:10Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:479.49:4812.63:066.22:39-1.15:169:09Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 1:56 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 93% 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 (93% 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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