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 1h 04m at 5:28 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:4110.19:2411.52:077.31:51-1.55:528:20Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:179.510:1311.33:017.72:32-1.05:518:21Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:588.911:0711.04:067.83:17-0.35:498:22Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:508.35:367.74:080.45:478:24First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:0510.810:02 AM7.77:137.25:041.15:468:25First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:5910.811:29 AM7.48:096.46:041.85:448:26First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:4210.812:567.48:425.57:042.45:438:28First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:1611.02:137.89:064.48:013.05:418:29Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:4411.13:188.59:303.18:533.85:408:30Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:0911.34:159.39:561.69:434.55:398:32Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:3411.45:0710.210:260.110:305.45:378:33Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:0011.55:5711.110:59-1.311:176.25:368:34Full Moon12Tue
13Wed4:2911.66:4811.711:36-2.55:358:36Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:0111.67:3912.212:057.012:17-3.35:338:37Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:3811.48:3312.312:557.61:01-3.65:328:38Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:2211.09:2912.31:507.91:49-3.45:318:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:1310.510:2812.22:528.12:41-2.85:308:41Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:159.711:2712.04:057.83:36-1.95:288:42Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:328.85:317.14:36-0.75:278:43Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:2212.011:06 AM8.16:525.95:390.75:268:44Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:1012.012:487.87:554.46:452.05:258:46Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:5212.02:268.28:452.87:523.45:248:47Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:2712.03:489.09:261.28:554.65:238:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:5811.84:549.910:02-0.19:555.75:228:49Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:2611.65:5010.810:35-1.110:516.55:218:50New Moon25Mon
26Tue3:5411.36:3811.411:06-1.811:437.25:208:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed4:2310.97:2111.811:38-2.25:208:52New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:5510.57:5912.012:327.612:11-2.25:198:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:2910.18:3512.01:197.812:46-2.15:188:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:069.79:1011.92:067.91:24-1.85:178:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:489.29:4811.72:557.82:05-1.35:178:56Waxing 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 8:17 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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