Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 3:48 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 9:47 am (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:0910.28:519.03:390.44:408.07:096:47First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:3510.24:330.76:498.27:116:45First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:5910.45:350.98:437.77:126:43First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:5210.86:430.99:097.17:136:41Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:568.43:2711.17:480.79:336.17:156:39Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:099.03:5411.58:450.510:004.97:166:37Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:119.74:2011.89:370.610:323.47:186:35Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:0810.54:4612.110:241.011:061.87:196:33Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:0411.15:1312.311:091.911:440.27:206:31Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:0011.65:4312.411:543.07:226:29Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:5711.96:1612.312:25-1.212:414.37:236:27Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:5712.16:5112.01:07-2.11:315.67:256:25Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:0012.07:3111.41:53-2.42:266.87:266:23Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:0911.88:1710.52:42-2.23:347.67:286:22Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:2711.69:169.63:36-1.55:077.97:296:20Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:5011.54:37-0.67:057.57:306:18Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:0011.65:450.38:256.57:326:16Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:188.22:5211.76:581.19:165.37:336:14Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:528.43:3011.78:061.69:554.27:356:12Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:068.83:5911.69:052.110:263.27:366:11Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:059.44:2011.59:542.710:532.37:386:09Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:549.94:3811.410:363.511:161.47:396:07New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:3910.34:5611.211:144.311:390.67:416:05New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:1910.75:1611.011:515.27:426:04New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:5811.05:3810.812:04-0.112:276.07:446:02New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:3711.36:0310.512:32-0.61:056.87:456:00Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:1711.46:2910.11:03-0.81:477.47:475:59Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:0011.56:559.71:38-0.92:337.87:485:57Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:4911.47:239.32:18-0.73:308.27:505:55Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:4611.27:568.83:03-0.34:468.37:515:54First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:5111.29:118.33:550.16:348.07:535:52First Quarter31Sun
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 12:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (61% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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