Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 58m at 4:34 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:4911.610:51 AM8.47:096.95:480.25:528:20Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:5011.612:338.08:205.76:581.25:508:21Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:3711.72:088.19:104.48:062.15:498:23Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:1311.73:268.79:503.09:052.95:478:24Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:4111.64:299.310:231.89:573.85:468:25Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:0311.45:239.910:510.810:444.75:448:27Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:2411.26:1010.511:17-0.111:275.65:438:28New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:4511.06:5211.011:43-0.85:418:29New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:0910.77:3111.312:096.412:11-1.35:408:31New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:3510.48:0811.512:507.012:42-1.55:388:32New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:0310.08:4711.61:337.41:15-1.55:378:33Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:359.69:2811.52:187.71:53-1.35:368:35Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:099.210:1411.43:087.92:35-1.05:348:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:488.711:0411.24:087.93:20-0.55:338:37Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:428.211:5611.25:227.64:110.15:328:39First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:007.76:387.15:060.75:308:40First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:4411.211:31 AM7.57:316.26:041.55:298:41First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:2411.41:007.68:094.97:042.35:288:42First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:5811.62:208.38:443.38:033.25:278:43Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:2911.83:319.29:191.69:014.25:268:45Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:5912.04:3410.29:56-0.39:565.25:258:46Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:3112.15:3411.210:34-1.910:506.25:248:47Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:0512.26:3012.011:16-3.211:447.05:238:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:4212.17:2612.511:59-4.05:228:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun5:2411.88:2212.712:407.512:45-4.25:218:50Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:1111.39:1712.71:397.81:34-3.85:208:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:0510.510:1312.52:437.82:25-3.05:198:53Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:089.611:0912.33:587.53:19-1.95:198:54Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:228.75:206.84:15-0.55:188:55Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:0212.110:49 AM7.86:395.75:151.05:178:56Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:4912.012:307.57:424.36:192.45:168:57Third Quarter31Sat
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 7:53 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 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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