Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:06 pm (8.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 3:53 pm (9.9 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:1611.46:469.41:04-0.32:067.16:534:52Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:0411.37:288.81:450.03:067.36:544:50Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:5811.28:238.32:300.54:217.36:564:49First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:5711.29:377.93:221.05:456.96:574:47First Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:5311.311:027.84:211.56:466.26:594:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:4111.55:242.07:265.17:004:45First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:238.21:2111.76:272.48:013.97:024:43Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:328.91:5612.07:262.88:362.47:034:42Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:339.82:3012.38:213.29:120.97:054:41Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:2910.83:0312.59:133.89:50-0.67:064:39Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:2211.63:3812.610:034.510:30-1.97:084:38Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:1612.34:1512.510:535.311:13-2.77:094:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:1012.74:5612.211:446.011:58-3.07:114:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:0512.95:4111.712:406.67:124:34Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:0212.96:3110.912:45-2.81:416.97:144:33Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:0112.87:3010.01:35-2.22:537.07:154:32Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:0312.58:409.02:29-1.14:186.77:174:31Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:0512.410:088.33:280.15:455.97:184:30Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:0312.24:321.46:554.77:204:29Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:5212.15:402.67:473.57:214:28Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:208.41:3312.06:503.58:282.47:224:27Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:359.12:0711.97:534.39:021.47:244:26Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:349.92:3511.78:495.09:320.67:254:25Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:2310.63:0211.49:385.79:590.07:274:25New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:0511.13:2811.210:226.310:26-0.57:284:24New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:4211.53:5610.911:036.710:54-0.97:294:23New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:1611.84:2610.611:427.111:26-1.17:314:23New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:4912.04:5910.312:227.47:324:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:2312.25:349.912:00-1.11:057.57:334:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:0012.26:129.512:36-0.91:517.57:344:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 5:59 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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