Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 05m at 12:16 pm (-3.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:0910.48:0511.41:036.11:01-1.05:518:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:4310.18:4511.41:426.41:39-1.05:508:22Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:209.89:2811.42:256.62:19-0.95:488:23Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:029.410:1511.43:146.73:04-0.65:468:25Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:538.911:0511.34:116.63:530.05:458:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:598.511:5611.35:166.34:470.75:438:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:198.26:235.55:471.55:428:29First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:4611.412:458.37:244.46:512.35:408:30First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:3211.62:088.88:172.97:553.15:398:31Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:1511.93:219.69:041.38:583.85:388:33Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:5612.14:2510.69:49-0.39:564.55:368:34Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:3612.35:2311.410:32-1.610:525.15:358:35Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:1712.36:1712.011:16-2.611:465.65:348:37Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:0012.17:1012.412:00-3.15:328:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:4511.78:0112.512:396.012:45-3.25:318:39Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:3311.28:5212.51:356.21:31-2.85:308:40Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:2610.49:4312.32:356.22:19-2.05:298:42Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:239.510:3412.03:406.13:08-0.95:288:43Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:288.711:2511.84:515.74:000.45:278:44Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:448.06:065.14:561.75:258:45Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:1411.512:127.67:124.25:573.05:248:46Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:0011.31:457.88:073.27:044.15:238:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:4111.13:068.48:512.38:115.05:228:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:1810.94:109.19:261.49:135.65:228:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:5110.85:009.89:570.510:066.15:218:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:2210.75:4210.410:26-0.210:516.55:208:52Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:5310.66:1810.910:56-0.811:326.75:198:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:2510.56:5011.311:27-1.25:188:54New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:5810.47:2211.512:106.912:01-1.65:178:55New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:3310.27:5611.812:486.912:37-1.85:178:56New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:1110.08:3111.91:296.91:15-1.85:168:57Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 4:01 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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