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 1h 04m 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 - Jun 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5311.87:5412.712:127.712:14-4.25:168:58Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:4411.38:4312.71:107.71:02-3.95:158:59Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:4010.79:3112.72:107.41:52-3.15:159:00Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:429.810:1712.53:156.92:42-1.95:149:01Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:518.911:0212.34:246.23:33-0.55:149:02Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:088.011:4412.05:355.24:261.15:139:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:407.56:394.05:222.85:139:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:2411.81:247.67:352.86:264.45:139:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:0111.53:028.38:211.67:385.85:129:04Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:3611.24:189.39:000.68:536.85:129:05Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:1010.85:1510.39:34-0.310:027.55:129:06Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:4310.66:0111.010:06-0.910:597.85:129:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:1710.36:3811.410:38-1.411:468.05:129:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:5110.27:0911.711:11-1.75:119:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:2810.07:3811.812:248.011:45 AM-1.95:119:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:059.98:0611.912:597.912:21-2.05:119:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:459.78:3512.01:337.712:59-1.95:129:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:289.59:0612.12:107.41:38-1.75:129:09Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:159.29:3712.12:526.92:18-1.25:129:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:098.710:1012.23:386.32:58-0.35:129:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:138.210:4312.24:275.33:410.95:129:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:297.811:1712.25:194.14:272.45:129:10First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:577.711:5412.16:112.75:214.15:139:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:368.27:031.26:255.85:139:10First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:3312.13:129.37:55-0.47:407.15:149:10Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:1612.04:2910.48:45-1.88:597.95:149:10Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:0412.05:2711.49:35-2.910:108.25:149:10Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:5411.96:1712.110:24-3.611:128.15:159:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:4711.87:0112.511:12-3.95:159:10Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:4211.57:4212.712:097.812:00-3.85:169:10Full Moon30Wed
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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