Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 11:25 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:16 am (9.7 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 - Mar 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:0711.32:1810.09:426.99:10-0.36:485:54Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:2611.63:0810.410:076.09:51-0.46:465:56Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:4611.93:5710.810:364.810:30-0.16:445:57Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:0812.24:4811.011:103.511:090.76:425:59Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:3212.55:4111.211:472.111:491.86:406:00Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:0012.66:3711.112:280.86:386:02Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:3112.67:3710.912:313.21:12-0.26:366:03Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:0412.48:4310.61:154.71:59-0.86:346:04Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:4212.010:0310.32:056.22:52-0.96:326:06Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:2711.311:4910.33:067.43:52-0.76:306:07Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:2610.54:348.24:59-0.46:286:09Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:3010.710:45 AM9.86:388.26:11-0.16:266:10Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:3411.212:159.58:097.47:200.06:246:12Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:1811.62:369.610:036.39:200.27:227:13Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:5111.83:429.910:445.210:110.47:207:15Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:1811.94:3810.111:184.210:540.97:187:16New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:3911.85:2710.311:483.211:331.77:167:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:5811.86:1410.512:172.37:147:19New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:1811.76:5810.612:102.612:461.57:127:20New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:4011.57:4210.612:463.61:150.87:107:22Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:0411.28:2710.61:224.71:470.47:087:23Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:3210.99:1410.52:005.72:230.27:067:25Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:0210.410:0710.22:416.63:020.27:047:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:349.911:1110.03:277.33:470.57:027:28First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:129.44:287.94:400.87:007:29First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:359.910:07 AM8.86:068.25:411.16:587:30First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:0010.111:29 AM8.58:167.96:461.16:567:32First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:5410.412:538.59:037.27:491.06:547:33Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:2810.72:068.99:316.38:441.06:527:35Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:5311.13:089.59:585.29:341.16:507:36Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:1611.44:0410.110:273.710:191.56:487:37Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 1:20 am — 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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