Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 09m at 11:25 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:0912.16:0011.711:06-2.011:275.75:518:21Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:4412.26:5512.211:48-3.15:498:22Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:2312.07:5112.412:196.512:33-3.75:488:23Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:0611.78:4812.41:137.01:20-3.65:468:25Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:5511.19:4712.32:127.42:10-3.15:458:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:5010.310:4812.03:197.53:03-2.25:438:28Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:569.411:4911.84:397.23:59-1.05:428:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:168.46:086.45:000.35:408:30Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:4511.711:51 AM7.97:245.36:051.65:398:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:3411.61:317.88:224.07:132.95:388:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:1311.52:598.49:072.68:194.05:368:34Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:4511.34:099.19:431.49:194.95:358:35Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:1211.25:079.910:140.410:135.85:348:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:3610.95:5410.610:41-0.411:026.55:328:38New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:0110.76:3511.111:08-1.011:467.05:318:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:2810.57:1111.411:37-1.45:308:41New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:5810.37:4511.612:277.412:08-1.75:298:42New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:3010.08:1811.71:077.612:42-1.75:288:43New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:059.78:5411.71:477.71:19-1.65:278:44Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:429.49:3211.62:307.72:00-1.45:268:45Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:259.010:1411.63:187.62:42-1.05:258:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:168.610:5611.64:127.33:27-0.45:248:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:208.111:3711.65:116.74:160.45:238:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:407.76:105.85:081.55:228:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:1711.612:097.67:024.56:052.75:218:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:5411.71:398.07:482.87:074.05:208:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:3011.83:019.08:321.18:115.25:198:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:0612.04:1310.19:14-0.79:156.35:188:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:4312.15:1511.19:58-2.310:177.05:188:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:2312.26:1111.910:42-3.411:157.55:178:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:0612.17:0312.511:27-4.15:168:57Full Moon31Mon
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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