Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 00m at 10:39 am (-3.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:2110.87:4812.41:044.512:56-1.15:478:43Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:1510.38:2412.31:513.91:390.05:488:42Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:129.88:5912.12:383.32:231.35:508:40Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:119.29:3611.73:262.83:082.75:518:39Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:188.710:1611.24:162.43:574.15:528:37Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:378.511:0110.75:102.14:545.55:548:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:168.66:061.86:086.55:558:34Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:509.17:031.57:427.05:568:33Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:469.93:549.77:591.19:047.05:578:31Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:439.84:3710.28:490.610:006.85:598:29Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:359.85:0910.69:330.210:386.56:008:28Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:229.95:3510.910:13-0.111:096.16:018:26Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:0410.15:5811.210:50-0.411:375.66:038:24New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:4510.36:2111.411:26-0.56:048:23New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:2610.46:4711.712:075.012:02-0.36:058:21New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:0910.47:1511.912:414.312:390.16:078:19Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:5510.47:4612.01:183.51:180.76:088:18Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:4610.28:2012.01:592.61:581.76:098:16Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:419.98:5611.92:441.92:422.86:118:14Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:439.69:3711.73:341.23:304.16:128:12First Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:579.310:2511.34:280.74:285.46:138:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:269.35:280.35:416.46:158:08First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:039.76:330.07:096.86:168:07Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:2910.73:1810.47:38-0.48:336.66:178:05Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:3910.64:1011.08:40-0.89:396.06:198:03Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:4410.84:5211.59:36-1.010:315.26:208:01Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:4410.95:2711.810:26-0.911:164.36:217:59Full Moon27Sat
28Sun4:3911.06:0011.911:12-0.611:583.56:237:57Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:3111.06:3012.011:550.06:247:55Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:2110.87:0111.912:372.812:370.86:257:53Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:1110.67:3311.71:172.21:181.86:277:51Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 2:34 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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