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 : 10:39 am (-3.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 3:08 am (11.6 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 - Oct 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:3810.97:5110.21:540.32:255.57:086:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:2610.78:319.72:340.53:146.17:096:47Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:2010.49:179.13:170.84:136.67:116:45Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:2210.210:158.64:061.25:306.87:126:43Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:3110.15:021.77:026.67:146:41Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:3410.36:032.08:126.17:156:39Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:438.22:2310.57:072.28:555.47:166:37Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:538.63:0010.88:062.39:264.57:186:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:529.13:3211.18:582.39:563.47:196:33Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:429.84:0111.49:452.410:262.37:216:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:2910.54:3011.710:292.711:001.17:226:29New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:1511.15:0211.911:123.111:37-0.17:236:27New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:0211.65:3612.011:553.77:256:25New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:5111.96:1311.912:16-1.012:404.47:266:23Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:4312.16:5411.712:59-1.61:295.17:286:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:3812.07:3911.21:45-1.82:225.87:296:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:3811.88:3210.62:35-1.63:246.37:316:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:4411.69:369.83:29-1.04:386.47:326:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:5511.510:559.14:29-0.26:066.17:346:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:0411.55:350.77:305.37:356:12First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:268.82:0211.66:451.58:344.27:366:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:559.02:4911.77:542.29:233.07:386:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:109.53:2711.88:572.810:041.97:396:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:1210.13:5911.79:523.410:391.07:416:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:0410.74:2811.610:404.011:110.37:426:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:5011.14:5611.411:244.611:41-0.27:446:02Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:3111.45:2511.112:065.27:456:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:0911.65:5610.812:12-0.512:475.77:475:58Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:4711.66:3010.412:45-0.71:286.27:485:57Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:2511.66:069.91:20-0.61:126.56:504:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:0611.66:479.412:57-0.32:006.86:514:54Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:53 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 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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