Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:05 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 4:00 am (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Sep 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:219.78:3610.72:481.02:515.56:297:49Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:249.59:1110.13:300.93:406.66:307:47Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:449.49:529.54:170.94:487.66:317:45Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:319.55:121.16:478.06:337:43Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:569.96:141.28:497.76:347:41Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:048.73:4510.37:191.19:397.36:357:39Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:198.74:1710.68:190.810:086.76:377:37Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:229.04:4110.99:100.510:306.16:387:35Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:149.55:0011.19:540.310:525.26:397:33Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:019.95:1911.410:330.311:184.16:407:31New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:4710.45:4011.611:110.611:482.96:427:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:3410.76:0411.811:491.36:437:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:2410.96:3012.012:221.612:282.36:447:25Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:1611.17:0012.01:000.41:093.56:467:23Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:1211.07:3311.81:42-0.51:534.86:477:21Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:1410.88:1011.52:28-1.12:426.16:487:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:2610.58:5510.93:19-1.33:417.26:507:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:5610.49:5210.24:16-1.15:027.96:517:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:3510.65:21-0.66:537.96:527:12First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:4711.06:32-0.38:287.16:547:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:439.33:3511.37:430.09:276.06:557:08Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:089.44:1211.68:470.210:104.86:567:06Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:189.84:4011.79:420.610:473.66:587:04Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:1810.15:0411.710:291.211:202.56:597:02Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:1010.45:2611.611:112.011:511.57:007:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:5910.75:4811.511:513.07:026:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:4610.86:1211.212:220.712:314.07:036:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:3210.96:3810.912:530.11:105.17:056:54Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:1810.97:0710.51:26-0.21:526.07:066:52Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:0510.87:3910.02:02-0.22:376.87:076:50Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 7:32 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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