Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 8:57 am (-2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:58 pm (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:2110.38:4412.01:366.91:27-2.15:158:58Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:049.99:2812.12:246.92:10-1.95:158:59Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:559.510:1412.23:186.72:57-1.45:149:00Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:558.911:0212.24:196.33:48-0.65:149:00Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:088.411:5112.25:245.64:430.55:139:01Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:338.06:304.55:431.75:139:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:3912.21:058.27:303.16:492.95:139:03Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:2512.22:338.88:231.67:574.05:129:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:0912.33:499.79:110.19:034.95:129:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:5112.34:5410.69:55-1.210:055.65:129:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:3212.25:5011.410:38-2.211:036.15:129:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:1411.96:4012.011:20-2.711:586.45:119:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:5611.57:2612.312:01-2.95:119:07New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:4011.08:1012.412:526.612:43-2.75:119:07Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:2710.48:5212.41:456.61:25-2.25:119:07Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:169.79:3312.32:406.52:09-1.45:119:08Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:099.010:1412.13:386.22:53-0.45:119:08Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:088.310:5511.84:385.83:380.75:119:09First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:167.711:3611.65:405.24:271.95:119:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:367.36:394.45:203.25:129:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:1711.41:067.37:303.56:204.45:129:09First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:5811.22:367.98:132.57:265.45:129:10Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:3711.03:478.68:501.68:326.15:129:10Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:1410.94:419.59:240.69:316.65:139:10Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:5010.95:2510.29:58-0.310:236.95:139:10Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:2510.86:0210.810:32-1.111:087.15:149:10Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:0110.86:3611.411:08-1.711:517.15:149:10Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:3810.87:1111.811:46-2.25:159:10Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:1910.77:4712.112:337.112:26-2.55:159:10Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:0410.58:2512.41:186.81:08-2.55:169:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 12:57 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 10% 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 Waning Crescent (10% 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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