Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:16 am (6.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 7:47 pm (12.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:558.66:291.36:187.35:478:44Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:0310.33:209.37:250.67:467.75:488:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:5710.34:1210.08:19-0.29:007.75:498:41Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:5310.44:5010.79:10-1.09:567.35:508:39Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:4810.75:2211.29:57-1.610:426.75:528:38Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:4111.05:5311.710:43-2.011:255.85:538:36New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:3411.26:2412.111:28-2.15:548:35New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:2811.36:5712.512:094.812:12-1.75:568:33New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:2411.17:3212.712:543.712:56-0.85:578:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:2410.88:0912.81:422.71:420.45:588:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:2710.38:4812.62:321.72:291.95:598:29Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:369.89:3112.33:251.03:203.66:018:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:569.410:1811.74:210.54:195.26:028:25First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:359.35:220.25:336.46:038:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:189.86:260.07:097.16:058:22First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:1610.53:3310.47:31-0.18:437.06:068:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:2410.24:2611.08:33-0.29:516.56:078:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:2910.15:0711.39:26-0.310:406.06:098:17Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:2610.15:3911.410:12-0.311:185.46:108:15Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:1410.16:0311.410:52-0.211:504.96:118:13Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:5810.26:2411.311:290.26:138:11Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:3910.26:4311.312:184.312:030.76:148:09Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:2010.17:0411.312:463.712:361.36:158:08Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:0110.07:2911.31:163.11:102.16:178:06Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:459.87:5711.21:492.51:443.06:188:04Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:319.78:2811.02:252.02:214.06:198:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:239.49:0110.63:051.72:595.06:218:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:219.29:3810.33:491.43:446.06:227:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:339.110:229.94:401.24:426.96:237:56Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:009.25:371.06:027.46:257:54Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:249.66:390.77:327.56:267:52Third Quarter31Sun
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 10:31 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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