Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:32 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 35m at 6:30 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:0410.41:199.78:416.98:100.86:485:54Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:3510.82:1210.09:166.38:540.56:475:55Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:0011.22:5910.49:475.69:360.26:455:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:2511.63:4510.810:184.710:160.26:435:58Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:5112.04:3211.110:533.710:560.66:416:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:2012.35:2011.311:302.611:371.26:396:01Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:5212.56:1211.312:111.66:376:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:2712.67:0611.112:192.112:550.76:356:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:0412.48:0510.81:043.21:420.16:336:06Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:4612.19:1210.51:524.42:34-0.16:316:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:3311.610:3110.22:485.63:31-0.16:296:09Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:2910.93:586.54:350.16:276:10Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:0710.210:38 AM10.35:296.95:430.36:256:11Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:3210.711:58 AM9.97:066.76:520.46:236:13Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:3211.11:159.98:195.97:550.56:216:14Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:1611.52:2310.19:114.98:490.66:196:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:5211.73:2010.49:534.09:370.96:176:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:2111.84:1010.610:283.210:191.46:156:19New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:4711.84:5610.711:012.410:592.06:136:20New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:1211.75:3910.811:331.811:372.86:116:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:3911.66:2110.812:051.36:096:23Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:0711.37:0410.712:143.612:391.06:076:24Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:3911.07:4810.512:534.41:150.86:056:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:1310.68:3610.31:335.21:540.86:036:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:5010.19:3110.02:186.02:381.06:016:29Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:339.610:359.83:116.63:271.35:596:30First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:269.111:499.84:207.04:231.65:576:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:338.75:487.05:241.75:556:33First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:5810.011:46 AM8.67:096.66:271.75:536:34First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:4810.412:558.97:595.97:251.65:516:36Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:2510.81:569.48:365.08:161.65:496:37Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 9:01 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 1% 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 (1% 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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