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 1h 21m 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 - Jan 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:0011.71:5910.610:058.79:23-1.17:564:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:3012.12:4010.610:428.610:00-1.57:564:30Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:5712.33:2110.611:138.410:37-1.87:564:31Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:2212.54:0210.611:438.111:14-2.07:564:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:4712.74:4610.612:167.77:554:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:1312.85:3310.312:537.07:554:34Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:4113.06:2610.012:31-1.31:366.27:554:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:1113.17:269.41:10-0.42:225.17:544:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:4213.18:358.91:511.03:133.97:544:38Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:1513.09:588.52:342.74:062.67:544:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:5112.811:438.63:224.75:031.37:534:40Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:3212.54:216.66:010.17:534:42Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:469.511:21 AM12.25:448.16:59-0.97:524:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:1510.712:1611.97:238.97:55-1.87:514:44Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:1111.81:1611.78:508.98:48-2.47:514:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:5512.52:1511.69:558.59:37-2.77:504:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:3312.93:1211.410:477.910:24-2.67:494:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:0613.04:0711.211:327.211:07-2.27:494:50New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:3713.15:0110.812:166.57:484:51New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:0613.05:5410.312:595.77:474:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:3312.96:499.712:29-0.41:424.97:464:54Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:0012.77:479.11:080.92:264.17:454:56Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:2812.48:528.61:462.53:113.37:444:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:5712.010:108.32:254.23:572.77:434:59First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:3011.611:598.53:085.94:472.17:425:00First Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:0711.04:037.45:401.67:415:02First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:109.310:52 AM10.55:358.56:341.17:405:03First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:2310.211:46 AM10.27:528.97:260.57:395:05Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:0510.912:4410.09:128.88:140.07:385:06Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:3611.41:3910.19:538.58:57-0.67:365:08Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:0111.82:2810.410:208.19:38-1.17:355:09Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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