Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 56m at 1:13 am (6.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:05 am (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:377.86:406.35:101.75:508:21First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:4310.712:017.57:445.56:102.65:498:23First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:2610.71:287.68:294.67:123.45:478:24First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:0210.72:448.19:023.58:114.15:468:26Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:3310.83:458.89:302.49:054.85:448:27Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:0210.94:379.69:571.29:545.45:438:28Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:3010.95:2210.310:250.110:395.95:418:30Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:5811.06:0411.010:57-0.911:236.45:408:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:2911.06:4511.511:32-1.85:388:32Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:0211.07:2811.812:066.812:10-2.55:378:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:3910.98:1312.012:517.112:52-2.85:368:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:2210.79:0112.11:397.31:37-2.85:348:36Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:1110.49:5112.12:337.32:25-2.45:338:37Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:099.810:4212.03:347.03:17-1.65:328:39Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:199.011:3212.04:446.54:11-0.55:318:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:428.45:575.55:110.85:298:41Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:2112.012:178.17:054.16:142.25:288:42Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:0712.01:558.48:022.57:223.65:278:44Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:4912.03:219.28:511.08:304.85:268:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:2812.04:3110.19:35-0.49:355.75:258:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:0611.85:3011.010:15-1.510:346.35:248:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:4311.66:2011.610:53-2.211:296.85:238:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:2011.37:0512.011:31-2.55:228:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:5910.97:4512.112:207.112:08-2.55:218:51New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:4010.48:2412.11:107.212:47-2.35:208:52Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:239.99:0112.01:587.21:27-1.85:208:53Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:099.49:3711.82:487.02:08-1.15:198:54Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:008.810:1411.63:416.72:50-0.35:188:55Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:578.210:5211.54:376.23:340.75:178:56First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:047.611:3011.35:355.64:201.95:178:57First Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:227.26:304.75:093.15:168:58First Quarter31Thu
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 3:39 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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