Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 8:06 pm (8.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:18 am (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:4812.45:4811.610:50-2.411:115.75:168:58New Moon1Mon
2Tue4:2912.36:4312.211:34-3.25:158:59New Moon2Tue
3Wed5:1212.07:3612.612:076.212:19-3.65:148:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu5:5811.58:2912.71:036.61:04-3.55:149:00Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:4810.89:2012.72:026.71:52-2.95:139:01Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:439.910:1112.53:066.62:41-1.95:139:02Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:459.011:0212.34:166.33:32-0.75:139:03First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:568.211:5112.05:325.74:260.65:129:03First Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:207.66:434.85:242.05:129:04First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:3811.812:567.47:433.86:273.35:129:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:2111.52:297.98:322.77:354.45:129:05Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:5911.33:458.69:111.78:415.35:119:06Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:3311.14:449.49:430.89:406.05:119:06Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:0510.95:3110.110:130.110:326.55:119:07Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:3610.86:1110.710:41-0.611:176.95:119:07Full Moon15Mon
16Tue4:0710.66:4611.111:11-1.111:587.15:119:08Full Moon16Tue
17Wed4:3910.47:1711.511:43-1.55:119:08Full Moon17Wed
18Thu5:1210.27:4911.712:377.212:18-1.85:119:09Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:4910.08:2211.91:167.312:54-1.95:119:09Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:289.88:5712.11:577.21:34-1.85:129:09Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:129.49:3512.22:426.92:15-1.45:129:09Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:049.010:1412.23:316.52:59-0.85:129:10Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:048.610:5512.24:255.93:460.15:129:10Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:168.111:3712.25:235.04:371.35:139:10Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:407.96:213.85:342.75:139:10Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:2012.21:108.17:162.46:384.05:139:10Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:0412.22:398.98:080.87:485.25:149:10Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:4812.23:569.98:57-0.78:576.15:149:10Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:3212.24:5910.99:44-2.010:036.65:159:10Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:1712.25:5411.710:30-2.911:036.85:169:09New Moon30Tue
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 10:42 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 18% 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 (18% 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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