Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 19m at 12:24 am (7.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:03 am (11.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:568.812:5511.56:495.68:091.47:364:20Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:049.61:3111.37:586.38:430.67:374:20Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:5710.42:0511.18:586.89:130.07:384:19Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:3911.12:3711.09:477.19:43-0.67:394:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:1411.53:1010.810:297.310:14-0.97:414:19Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:4511.93:4310.711:067.410:46-1.27:424:19Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:1412.14:1910.511:427.411:20-1.37:434:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:4312.34:5610.312:197.37:444:18Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:1512.55:3610.012:597.17:454:18Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:4912.66:229.612:35-1.01:436.87:464:18Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:2512.77:159.11:15-0.52:326.37:474:18Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:0312.78:188.61:580.33:255.67:474:18Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:4312.79:348.22:441.44:224.67:484:18Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:2612.611:028.23:362.85:203.47:494:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:1012.64:354.26:162.07:504:19Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:388.711:56 AM12.65:445.57:080.57:514:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:059.712:4312.66:586.57:58-0.97:514:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:1410.81:3112.68:097.08:46-2.07:524:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:1111.82:1912.69:147.39:32-2.87:524:20New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:0012.53:0912.410:127.310:18-3.27:534:20New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:4513.03:5912.111:077.111:03-3.17:544:21New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:2713.34:5111.612:006.77:544:21Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:0813.45:4510.912:536.37:544:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:4813.36:4210.112:33-1.71:485.87:554:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:2713.17:439.31:18-0.52:455.27:554:23Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:0612.88:518.62:031.03:444.57:554:24First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:4512.510:128.12:502.54:443.87:564:25First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:2612.011:538.13:424.25:423.07:564:25First Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:0911.64:435.76:352.27:564:26First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:398.711:54 AM11.36:006.97:221.47:564:27Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:579.612:3911.07:277.68:070.87:564:28Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:43 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 0% 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 (0% 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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