Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:25 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 08m at 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 - Jul 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:548.810:2212.63:595.13:240.35:179:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:118.210:5712.64:543.74:112.15:179:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:438.011:3512.45:512.35:054.15:189:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:318.36:470.86:105.95:199:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:1612.23:179.37:42-0.67:317.45:209:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:0211.94:3510.58:35-1.78:588.15:209:07Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:5211.75:3211.59:25-2.510:158.35:219:07Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:4411.46:1812.010:13-3.011:178.15:229:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:3711.16:5812.311:00-3.15:239:06Full Moon9Thu
10Fri4:2910.97:3312.412:097.711:44 AM-2.95:249:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:2110.58:0612.312:557.212:27-2.55:259:05Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:1210.18:3512.21:406.71:08-1.85:269:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:059.59:0212.12:246.01:48-0.85:279:03Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:009.09:3011.93:095.32:270.55:289:02Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:598.49:5711.73:544.53:061.95:299:02Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:067.910:2711.44:403.73:453.55:309:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:267.610:5911.05:272.84:295.25:319:00Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:137.96:152.05:246.75:328:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:128.77:041.36:487.95:338:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:1610.24:279.67:530.68:378.45:348:57Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:0310.05:1210.48:40-0.110:008.55:358:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:539.95:4511.09:25-0.810:478.45:368:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:4210.06:1411.410:08-1.511:208.15:378:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:3010.36:3911.710:50-2.111:517.75:388:52New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:1710.57:0511.911:32-2.45:408:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:0610.67:3012.212:257.112:13-2.55:418:50New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:5710.57:5812.41:036.212:53-2.05:428:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:5310.38:2712.61:465.21:35-1.15:438:48Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:539.88:5712.72:324.02:170.35:458:46Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:009.39:3012.63:212.73:002.15:468:45First Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:168.910:0612.44:141.53:484.15:478:44First Quarter31Fri
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 8:44 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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