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 7h 01m 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 - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:5310.52:2312.48:313.99:14-0.66:524:53Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:5311.33:0112.69:264.69:55-1.86:544:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:4812.03:4012.510:195.310:37-2.66:554:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue5:4112.54:2112.211:115.911:20-2.86:574:48New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:3212.75:0411.712:046.36:584:47Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:2312.75:5111.012:04-2.61:006.77:004:45Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:1512.56:4310.212:49-2.02:016.87:014:44Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:0712.27:419.31:37-1.13:126.77:034:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:0111.98:508.52:270.04:316.27:044:41First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:5411.710:127.93:211.25:475.57:064:40First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:4311.511:457.84:202.56:474.57:074:39First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:2711.35:243.67:333.57:094:37Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:138.21:0411.26:314.58:092.57:104:36Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:248.91:3611.27:345.28:391.67:124:35Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:209.72:0511.18:305.89:070.77:134:34Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:0510.42:3411.19:176.39:340.07:144:33Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:4411.03:0311.09:596.710:03-0.77:164:32Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:1911.53:3310.910:387.010:35-1.27:174:31Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:5311.84:0510.811:177.211:10-1.67:194:30Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:2812.14:4010.611:577.411:47-1.77:204:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:0512.35:1810.412:407.47:224:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:4512.46:0310.012:28-1.71:277.37:234:27Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:2812.46:569.61:12-1.32:227.07:244:26Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:1212.48:019.01:58-0.63:236.47:264:25Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:5812.49:218.42:490.44:285.57:274:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:4512.410:548.23:441.65:324.27:294:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:3112.54:463.06:302.77:304:23Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:318.612:1612.55:554.37:221.17:314:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:599.51:0012.67:055.48:09-0.47:324:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:1010.61:4312.68:136.28:53-1.77:344:21Waning 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 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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