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 4h 00m 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 - Feb 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:1312.710:358.82:464.04:131.57:355:10Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:5012.33:386.05:120.57:335:12Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:349.210:35 AM11.94:497.76:12-0.47:325:13Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:3210.211:31 AM11.56:318.87:13-1.27:315:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:4111.312:3611.28:169.08:11-1.87:295:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:2712.11:4211.19:298.59:05-2.27:285:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:0612.62:4411.110:217.89:54-2.27:265:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:3912.83:4111.111:057.110:40-2.07:255:21New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:0912.84:3410.911:456.311:22-1.57:235:23New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:3612.85:2710.612:255.57:225:24New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:0212.76:1910.212:02-0.61:044.67:205:26Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:2712.57:139.712:410.61:443.87:195:28Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:5312.38:119.21:192.12:253.17:175:29Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:2111.99:178.91:573.73:072.57:155:31First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:5011.410:408.72:375.43:532.07:145:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:2310.83:256.94:441.67:125:34First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:439.110:03 AM10.24:418.25:391.47:105:35First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:349.910:57 AM9.77:118.76:371.07:095:37First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:3010.612:039.48:578.57:330.67:075:38Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:0511.11:089.59:408.28:240.07:055:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:3311.52:039.810:067.89:08-0.57:035:41Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:5511.72:5110.110:267.39:49-0.97:025:43Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:1511.93:3710.510:496.610:28-1.07:005:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:3512.14:2310.711:165.711:05-0.86:585:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:5712.45:1110.811:494.611:43-0.26:565:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:2112.66:0310.812:263.46:545:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:4812.76:5910.612:221.01:072.26:535:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:1612.68:0010.31:012.41:511.16:515:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
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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