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 3h 38m 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 - Nov 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:198.82:1811.47:513.89:062.06:544:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:209.52:3911.38:434.69:311.06:554:50Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:1010.22:5911.19:295.49:550.26:574:48Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:5410.83:2011.010:106.210:20-0.56:584:47Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:3311.33:4310.810:506.910:47-1.07:004:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:0811.64:0910.511:297.411:18-1.37:014:44Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:4411.84:3610.312:087.87:034:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:2111.95:0610.012:508.07:044:41Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:0211.95:389.612:30-1.31:378.27:054:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:4811.86:179.21:11-1.02:338.27:074:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:3811.77:128.71:58-0.63:408.07:084:37Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:2911.78:348.22:480.04:547.37:104:36Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:1611.710:127.93:440.85:566.37:114:35Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:5811.911:498.04:431.76:444.87:134:34Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:3412.15:462.87:253.07:144:33Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:168.81:0812.36:493.98:051.17:164:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:319.81:4212.57:515.08:45-0.87:174:30Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:3711.02:1712.78:506.09:25-2.37:194:29New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:3512.02:5412.79:476.910:07-3.47:204:28New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:3012.73:3412.510:427.510:51-3.97:224:28New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:2313.14:1712.111:387.911:36-3.87:234:27Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:1513.25:0511.412:368.17:244:26Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:0713.15:5910.612:23-3.31:397.97:264:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:5812.86:599.71:12-2.32:507.67:274:24Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:4912.58:098.72:02-1.14:096.97:284:23First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:3812.39:337.92:550.45:245.97:304:23First Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:2212.011:137.63:511.96:254.77:314:22First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:0111.84:523.47:133.47:324:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:567.912:3511.65:584.87:522.27:344:21Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:238.71:0611.47:086.08:241.17:354:21Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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