Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 3:48 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:39 pm (12.1 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:048.811:43 AM12.55:406.67:11-0.37:564:29Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:4310.012:2712.47:028.08:01-1.77:564:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:5411.31:1512.28:258.78:49-2.67:564:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:4812.32:0512.09:368.89:37-3.27:564:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:3412.92:5811.810:378.710:23-3.47:554:34Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:1513.23:5111.511:308.311:09-3.17:554:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:5413.34:4511.012:217.87:554:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:3013.25:4110.41:107.17:544:37Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:0413.16:389.712:37-1.62:016.47:544:38Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:3612.97:399.01:20-0.42:535.67:544:40Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:0712.68:488.32:021.23:464.77:534:41Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:3912.310:117.82:452.94:383.87:534:42Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:1211.93:304.75:292.97:524:43Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:028.010:47 AM11.54:266.46:172.07:514:45Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:068.811:25 AM11.05:467.87:031.17:514:46Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:2610.012:0810.67:368.67:460.47:504:48Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:1610.912:5510.49:068.88:26-0.27:494:49Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:5211.61:4110.310:018.89:06-0.87:484:50Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:2212.02:2610.410:388.69:45-1.37:484:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:4812.33:0910.511:068.410:23-1.77:474:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:1212.43:5210.711:338.011:01-1.97:464:55New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:3612.64:3710.712:037.57:454:56New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:0112.75:2410.612:386.87:444:58Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:2712.96:1610.312:18-1.41:185.97:434:59Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:5513.07:149.812:57-0.52:034.87:425:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:2413.08:209.31:370.92:513.67:415:02Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:5512.99:398.92:192.73:442.37:405:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:2912.611:188.83:054.74:401.27:385:05First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:0912.34:026.65:390.17:375:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:259.510:57 AM11.85:238.26:40-0.87:365:08Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:0410.711:55 AM11.57:129.07:39-1.57:355:10Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 7:13 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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