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 (tomorrow) : 12:19 am (7.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 6:54 pm (11.5 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 - Apr 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:3311.52:519.59:414.79:091.16:457:40Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:0511.83:589.910:223.310:021.76:437:41Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:3311.94:5710.410:582.010:492.56:417:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:5911.95:4910.811:310.811:333.46:397:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:2511.86:3811.112:040.06:377:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:5211.57:2511.312:164.412:37-0.66:357:47New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:2111.28:1011.312:595.31:12-0.96:337:48Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:5310.88:5611.21:426.11:48-0.96:317:50Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:2710.29:4411.02:296.72:27-0.66:297:51Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:069.710:3810.73:207.23:11-0.16:277:52Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:519.011:4110.44:247.53:590.56:257:54First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:498.55:547.54:551.16:237:55First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:4810.311:05 AM8.07:347.05:561.76:217:57First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:4510.412:297.88:306.36:592.16:197:58First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:2610.51:478.19:045.47:582.46:188:00Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:5710.72:538.69:304.38:512.86:168:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:2311.03:499.39:563.09:383.36:148:02Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:4711.24:4010.010:241.610:233.96:128:04Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:1311.45:2810.810:560.211:074.66:108:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:4111.66:1711.411:31-1.111:515.46:088:07Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:1211.77:0711.812:09-2.16:078:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:4711.67:5912.012:376.112:51-2.76:058:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:2611.48:5412.01:266.71:37-2.96:038:11Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:1111.09:5411.82:207.22:27-2.66:018:12Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:0410.410:5711.63:237.43:21-2.06:008:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:109.64:407.34:19-1.05:588:15Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:0311.510:31 AM8.86:106.75:230.15:568:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:0211.512:078.37:305.56:311.25:558:18Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:5211.61:458.48:304.07:392.35:538:19Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:3311.73:098.99:172.58:433.35:518:20Waning Crescent30Sun
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 9:36 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 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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