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 2h 38m 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 - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:3210.05:4011.09:43-0.310:597.25:478:43Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:1710.06:1211.310:21-0.711:367.05:488:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:5810.06:3811.410:57-0.95:498:40Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:3810.07:0211.512:066.811:32 AM-1.15:518:39Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:1710.07:2511.612:346.512:08-1.15:528:37Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:5710.07:4911.71:036.112:43-1.05:538:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:399.98:1711.91:365.61:20-0.65:558:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:259.78:4611.92:134.91:570.15:568:33Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:169.49:1811.92:544.22:361.25:578:31Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:149.19:5111.83:393.33:182.55:598:30Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:228.810:2911.64:292.44:053.96:008:28Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:438.711:1211.35:241.55:035.46:018:26Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:209.06:220.66:176.76:028:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:0211.12:559.87:22-0.47:447.36:048:23Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:0011.04:0410.78:21-1.29:057.46:058:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:0111.14:5511.49:18-2.010:097.06:068:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:0211.25:3811.910:10-2.411:026.46:088:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:5911.36:1512.211:00-2.511:495.76:098:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:5511.36:5112.311:47-2.26:108:14New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:5011.17:2512.312:354.912:32-1.66:128:13Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:4510.88:0012.31:204.11:16-0.56:138:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:4210.38:3412.02:063.42:010.86:148:09Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:419.79:0911.62:522.72:462.36:168:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:469.39:4611.13:412.23:343.96:178:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:028.910:2710.54:311.94:315.46:188:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:398.95:251.65:476.66:208:01First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:229.46:221.47:317.26:218:00First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:119.53:3510.07:211.29:047.16:227:58Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:139.24:2310.68:180.910:026.86:247:56Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:139.24:5910.99:080.510:416.56:257:54Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:059.45:2611.19:520.211:106.16:267:52Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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