Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:19 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 11:12 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:0012.87:498.91:45-0.53:116.27:564:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:3412.89:058.42:280.84:055.07:564:30Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:0912.710:358.13:142.45:003.57:564:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:4512.64:074.35:551.97:564:32Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:228.511:25 AM12.55:116.16:480.37:564:33Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:109.512:0812.46:307.67:39-1.27:564:34Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:3110.912:5512.37:558.58:28-2.37:554:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:2912.01:4612.19:118.89:17-3.07:554:36Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:1712.72:3911.910:158.710:05-3.47:554:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:5913.13:3311.711:108.410:51-3.37:544:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:3913.34:2711.312:017.87:544:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:1513.35:2310.812:517.27:534:41Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:5013.26:2010.112:21-2.01:416.57:534:43Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:2313.07:209.41:05-0.82:335.77:524:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:5512.88:258.61:470.63:254.87:514:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:2712.49:428.12:302.34:183.97:514:47First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:5912.011:228.03:144.15:103.07:504:48First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:3411.64:065.96:012.17:494:49First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:278.611:12 AM11.15:187.56:481.37:484:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:039.711:54 AM10.77:048.57:330.67:484:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:0010.712:4110.48:478.88:150.07:474:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:3911.41:2910.29:508.78:55-0.67:464:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:1111.92:1510.310:308.59:34-1.07:454:57Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:3812.22:5810.410:588.310:12-1.47:444:58Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:0112.33:4110.511:238.010:50-1.77:435:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:2512.54:2310.611:517.611:27-1.77:425:01Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:4912.65:0910.612:246.97:415:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:1412.85:5810.312:05-1.41:016.17:395:04Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:4112.96:5210.012:43-0.71:435.07:385:06Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:0912.97:549.51:220.52:293.97:375:07Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:4012.99:069.02:022.13:192.77:365:09Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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