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 : 4:34 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 29m at 11:06 am (7.8 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 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:5113.44:3811.712:098.27:564:29Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:3113.55:3811.11:047.57:564:30Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:1113.56:4110.312:42-2.62:026.67:564:31Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:4913.47:509.31:29-1.23:025.67:564:32Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:2613.19:098.52:170.54:044.47:564:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:0312.810:448.13:062.45:043.27:564:34First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:4112.44:004.56:002.17:554:35First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:428.411:19 AM11.95:066.36:511.17:554:36First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:289.412:0011.46:357.87:370.37:554:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:4110.612:4211.08:148.58:18-0.37:544:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:3111.51:2610.69:318.68:56-0.87:544:40Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:1112.12:1010.410:268.59:33-1.07:534:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:4312.32:5310.311:068.410:09-1.27:534:42Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:1012.43:3410.311:368.210:44-1.37:524:44Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:3312.44:1510.312:027.97:524:45Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:5512.44:5510.112:307.57:514:46Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:1712.55:389.91:017.07:504:48Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:4212.66:249.612:30-0.61:376.37:494:49Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:0812.67:169.21:050.12:175.47:494:50Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:3512.68:168.71:411.33:004.47:484:52Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:0312.59:288.42:182.83:483.37:474:53Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:3412.310:598.42:584.54:392.17:464:55Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:0912.13:476.35:340.97:454:56Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:579.010:50 AM11.84:587.96:31-0.37:444:58Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:4810.211:42 AM11.76:379.07:28-1.47:434:59Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:5111.312:4211.68:149.38:23-2.37:425:01Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:3612.11:4511.79:259.09:16-2.97:415:02Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:1412.72:4611.710:198.410:06-3.27:405:04New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:4913.03:4611.711:077.610:54-3.17:395:05New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:2213.24:4511.511:546.611:39-2.47:375:07New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:5413.35:4311.012:415.67:365:08Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:50 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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