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 : 8:04 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 12:30 am (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:4711.44:199.49:040.69:046.45:169:09Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:2511.05:1610.39:41-0.210:106.95:179:09Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:0110.86:0010.910:15-0.811:047.25:179:09Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:3610.56:3711.310:47-1.211:497.45:189:08Full Moon4Sun
5Mon4:1110.37:0911.611:20-1.55:199:08Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:4810.17:3611.712:277.411:53 AM-1.65:199:08Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:259.98:0311.81:027.312:28-1.65:209:07Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:059.78:3111.91:377.11:05-1.55:219:07Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:479.59:0212.02:146.81:43-1.25:229:06Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:339.19:3412.02:546.42:21-0.65:239:06Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:248.710:0812.03:395.83:020.25:249:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:238.310:4412.04:275.13:451.35:249:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:347.911:2111.95:194.14:322.65:259:04Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:567.96:122.95:274.15:269:03Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:0111.81:288.37:051.66:325.55:279:02Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:4411.72:569.27:570.17:476.55:289:01Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:2911.84:1010.28:48-1.29:017.25:299:00Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:1711.85:0811.29:37-2.410:087.45:318:59Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:0711.85:5811.910:26-3.211:077.35:328:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue3:5911.86:4312.411:14-3.65:338:58New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:5211.67:2512.612:016.912:02-3.65:348:57New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:4811.38:0612.712:546.412:49-3.15:358:56Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:4510.78:4612.71:475.81:36-2.25:368:54Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:4510.09:2612.62:415.12:23-0.95:378:53Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:509.310:0512.33:374.43:110.65:388:52Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:018.510:4511.94:353.64:012.35:408:51First Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:268.111:2711.55:342.84:574.05:418:50First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:118.26:322.16:065.65:428:49First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:1111.02:548.97:271.37:326.75:438:47Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:5710.54:089.88:170.79:017.25:448:46Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:4510.25:0010.59:020.110:097.25:468:45Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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