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 5h 02m 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:0512.85:4910.912:123.16:495:53Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:3112.76:4610.612:030.812:522.16:475:55Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:5912.47:4410.212:442.41:331.36:455:56Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:2812.08:479.91:264.02:150.96:445:58Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:5911.410:019.72:115.72:590.76:425:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:3310.611:429.73:057.13:490.86:406:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:159.84:278.14:451.06:386:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:3410.110:14 AM9.27:038.45:491.26:366:04First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:4310.611:33 AM8.88:347.96:551.16:346:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:2611.012:518.89:197.47:530.96:326:06Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:5711.21:549.19:486.88:420.66:306:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:1911.32:449.510:096.29:220.56:286:09Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:3611.43:289.810:285.59:590.56:266:11Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:5211.54:1010.110:494.610:330.86:246:12Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:0911.74:5310.411:143.611:071.56:226:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:2911.95:3810.611:442.411:422.46:206:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:5112.06:2610.712:171.36:186:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:1611.97:1810.712:193.612:550.36:166:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:4311.88:1610.612:584.91:37-0.46:146:19Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:1311.59:2410.41:416.22:24-0.86:126:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:4811.110:5310.32:337.43:18-0.86:106:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:3510.53:468.34:21-0.76:086:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:4410.59:46 AM9.85:388.75:31-0.56:066:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:0211.011:22 AM9.57:328.06:43-0.46:046:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:5011.412:539.58:336.97:49-0.46:026:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:2511.82:099.99:165.68:45-0.26:006:29Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:5412.03:1310.39:544.29:340.35:586:31New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:1912.24:1110.610:302.910:191.25:566:32New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:4312.25:0510.811:051.611:022.35:546:34New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:0812.15:5811.011:390.611:433.55:526:35New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:3411.96:4911.012:14-0.25:506:36Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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