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 4h 44m 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 - Oct 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:368.73:2111.47:240.89:275.67:096:48Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:038.83:5711.58:301.110:074.57:106:46Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:139.24:2511.59:251.510:393.57:126:44Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:099.64:4511.310:112.111:062.67:136:42Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:5810.05:0111.210:502.811:311.87:146:40Full Moon5Mon
6Tue5:4110.35:1811.111:273.711:551.07:166:38Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:2210.65:3811.012:024.67:176:36Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:0210.86:0010.812:210.312:375.47:196:34Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:4211.06:2510.512:49-0.21:146.27:206:32Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:2411.16:5110.11:21-0.51:546.97:216:30Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:0911.07:199.71:58-0.52:397.57:236:28Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:0210.87:489.32:39-0.33:347.97:246:26Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:0510.78:268.83:260.14:508.27:266:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:1810.64:210.46:418.07:276:22Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:2310.85:240.87:587.37:296:20Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:0911.16:301.08:336.27:306:18Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:008.42:4311.47:331.39:054.97:316:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:179.03:1211.78:311.79:393.27:336:15Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:239.83:4012.19:242.310:141.47:346:13Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:2310.74:0912.310:143.110:51-0.47:366:11New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:2111.54:4012.511:024.211:31-1.97:376:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:1712.15:1312.511:515.37:396:08New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:1412.55:5012.212:13-2.912:426.37:406:06Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:1212.66:3111.712:57-3.31:367.17:426:04Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:1312.47:1811.01:44-3.12:387.77:436:02Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:1812.18:1310.02:34-2.43:537.97:456:01First Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:2711.99:239.13:29-1.35:307.67:465:59First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:3511.74:29-0.17:056.77:485:57First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:3311.75:351.08:115.57:495:56First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:328.02:1811.66:452.18:584.37:515:54Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:058.22:5211.57:523.09:353.17:525:53Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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