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 52m 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 - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:5011.111:49 AM10.17:568.57:20-0.76:475:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:3911.71:1110.09:077.78:22-0.86:455:56Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:1712.12:2110.19:536.89:14-0.86:435:58Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:4712.23:2010.310:305.910:00-0.66:415:59Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:1312.24:1110.411:035.010:40-0.16:396:01Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:3412.25:0010.411:344.111:180.86:386:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:5412.15:4710.312:053.26:366:04Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:1511.96:3410.212:362.46:346:05Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:3811.77:2310.112:303.11:091.76:326:06Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:0311.48:159.91:064.41:441.26:306:08Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:3010.99:139.71:455.72:220.96:286:09Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:5910.410:269.62:286.93:060.96:266:11Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:329.84:257.94:571.07:247:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:129.610:16 AM9.26:078.55:571.27:227:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:5510.111:29 AM8.89:018.37:021.17:207:15Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:4810.512:548.79:497.88:060.87:187:17Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:2010.92:059.010:117.39:010.37:167:18Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:4411.23:049.610:306.59:490.07:147:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:0411.53:5710.110:535.510:320.07:127:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:2411.84:4710.611:224.311:130.37:107:22New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:4612.05:3911.011:542.811:541.17:087:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:1012.36:3311.312:311.37:067:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:3712.47:2911.412:352.31:100.07:047:27Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:0712.48:2811.31:183.71:53-1.07:027:28Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:4012.19:3411.12:045.12:40-1.57:007:29Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:1711.610:5010.82:556.53:31-1.56:587:31First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:0110.93:597.74:29-1.16:567:32First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:2610.79:59 AM10.05:338.35:34-0.66:547:34First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:0211.011:22 AM9.27:448.06:470.06:527:35First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:0911.31:018.89:077.07:590.36:507:36Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:5511.62:299.09:575.99:030.66:487:38Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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