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 8m 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 - Feb 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:2312.03:1310.610:447.610:17-1.47:345:11Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:4312.33:5910.811:126.910:54-1.57:325:12Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:0412.54:4610.811:446.011:32-1.17:315:14Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:2712.85:3610.712:215.07:305:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:5313.06:3110.512:10-0.21:013.87:285:17Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:2113.17:3110.112:491.01:452.67:275:19Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:5213.08:389.71:292.62:331.57:255:20Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:2512.79:599.32:134.53:260.67:245:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:0412.311:509.43:036.34:240.07:225:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:5111.84:117.85:28-0.47:215:25Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:5610.210:52 AM11.25:568.86:35-0.77:195:27Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:1011.112:0510.87:528.77:39-1.17:185:28Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:5711.81:2010.69:078.18:36-1.37:165:30Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:3412.22:2610.79:587.29:27-1.37:145:31Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:0412.43:2410.710:386.310:11-1.17:135:33New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:3112.54:1610.711:155.410:52-0.67:115:34New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:5412.55:0610.511:494.511:300.37:095:36New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:1512.45:5510.312:233.77:085:37Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:3812.36:4410.112:061.412:582.97:065:39Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:0212.17:359.812:422.71:332.27:045:40Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:2811.88:309.51:194.12:111.77:025:42Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:5711.39:349.31:575.42:521.47:015:44First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:2810.810:579.22:396.73:391.36:595:45First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:0510.23:337.84:331.36:575:47First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:039.49:55 AM9.75:108.65:341.36:555:48First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:3310.011:04 AM9.37:518.66:371.06:535:50Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:1710.512:189.38:518.27:350.56:515:51Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:4511.01:239.69:197.68:260.06:505:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
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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