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 4h 38m 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 - Aug 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:299.75:2110.98:58-0.110:397.95:478:43Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:209.65:5511.39:42-0.511:207.75:488:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:099.66:2311.410:22-0.911:497.55:508:40Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:549.86:4711.511:00-1.25:518:39New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:359.97:0911.612:127.211:37 AM-1.45:528:37New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:1610.07:3011.812:376.812:13-1.55:538:36New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:5910.07:5411.91:066.212:49-1.25:558:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:459.98:1912.11:415.41:26-0.55:568:33Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:369.68:4512.12:194.42:030.55:578:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:349.39:1412.13:013.32:422.05:598:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:399.09:4611.93:482.23:243.66:008:28First Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:578.810:2111.64:381.24:135.46:018:26First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:368.95:340.35:177.06:038:25First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:349.66:35-0.56:498.16:048:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:5810.57:37-1.28:318.46:058:21Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:0510.84:5111.38:38-1.89:498.06:078:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:1410.85:3211.89:36-2.210:457.36:088:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:1810.96:0712.010:28-2.411:306.56:098:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:1711.06:3812.111:16-2.36:108:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:1310.97:0712.212:135.612:00-1.76:128:12Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:0810.67:3412.112:544.712:43-0.86:138:11Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:0210.38:0212.01:353.81:240.56:148:09Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:599.88:3011.72:172.92:042.06:168:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:589.48:5911.32:592.22:463.66:178:05Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:049.19:3010.73:421.73:315.26:188:03Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:258.910:0610.14:291.44:286.76:208:01Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:159.25:201.25:567.76:217:59Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:589.86:171.18:218.06:227:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:5910.47:181.09:437.76:247:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:018.84:3910.88:170.710:267.36:257:54Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:078.95:0911.09:090.310:536.96:267:52Waning Crescent31Sun
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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