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 58m at 4:34 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:12 pm (12.0 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 - Aug 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:4610.07:2011.712:217.311:48 AM-1.75:488:42Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:2810.17:4211.912:486.812:25-1.65:508:41Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:1310.18:0612.01:206.11:02-1.25:518:39Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:029.98:3212.21:565.21:39-0.45:528:38Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:569.68:5912.22:374.22:170.85:538:36Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:579.29:2812.13:223.02:582.35:558:35Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:078.810:0111.94:101.93:424.15:568:33Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:328.710:3911.65:030.84:345.95:578:32Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:219.16:01-0.15:467.45:598:30Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:129.97:02-0.97:258.36:008:28Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:2311.04:2210.98:04-1.59:038.46:018:27Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:3110.85:1011.59:03-2.110:137.96:038:25Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:3810.85:4911.99:58-2.411:057.26:048:23New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:4010.96:2312.110:48-2.411:496.46:058:22New Moon14Sun
15Mon4:3810.96:5312.211:34-2.26:068:20New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:3210.77:2112.112:305.512:18-1.56:088:18New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:2610.47:4812.11:114.612:59-0.56:098:16Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:2010.08:1411.91:523.71:390.86:108:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:179.58:4211.62:332.92:192.46:128:13Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:189.19:1111.23:142.33:004.06:138:11Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:278.99:4310.63:581.73:475.66:148:09First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:578.810:2010.04:451.44:477.06:168:07First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:579.25:371.26:288.06:178:05First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:279.96:351.18:498.16:188:04First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:099.04:1910.57:360.89:577.76:208:02Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:188.94:5510.98:330.510:357.36:218:00Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:219.15:2211.19:230.011:006.96:227:58Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:139.55:4411.210:07-0.411:206.46:247:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:589.96:0311.410:46-0.711:425.86:257:54Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:4210.26:2211.611:24-0.76:267:52Full Moon30Tue
31Wed5:2610.46:4311.812:104.912:00-0.46:287:50Full Moon31Wed
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 7:53 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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