Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 6:19 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 41m at 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 - Jan 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:4213.09:418.22:361.14:294.27:564:29Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:1912.711:268.03:263.15:283.07:564:30Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:5712.24:245.16:221.97:564:31Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:258.611:35 AM11.85:366.87:090.97:564:32Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:589.812:1511.37:108.07:520.17:554:33Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:0110.912:5710.98:428.58:31-0.57:554:35Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:4711.71:4010.69:508.69:08-0.97:554:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:2312.22:2310.410:398.59:44-1.17:554:37New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:5412.43:0510.411:158.410:19-1.37:544:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:2012.43:4610.311:458.210:55-1.47:544:39New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:4212.44:2610.312:127.97:534:41New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:0512.55:0710.112:417.57:534:42Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:2812.55:519.912:06-1.11:146.97:524:43Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:5312.66:409.512:41-0.61:526.17:514:44Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:1912.77:359.01:170.32:345.27:514:46Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:4712.68:408.61:541.63:204.17:504:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:1612.59:598.32:323.24:092.97:494:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:4812.311:388.53:155.05:021.67:494:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:2512.14:106.85:580.47:484:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:399.411:09 AM11.95:308.36:55-0.87:474:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:1210.612:0411.77:129.27:51-1.87:464:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:0811.71:0511.78:409.28:45-2.77:454:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:5112.42:0711.79:468.99:36-3.17:444:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:2912.93:0811.710:388.210:25-3.27:434:59Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:0313.14:0711.611:267.411:12-2.97:425:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:3613.35:0511.212:136.47:415:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:0813.36:0410.71:005.47:405:03Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:3913.27:0510.012:40-0.81:494.47:395:05Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:1013.18:119.31:230.82:383.57:375:06Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:4112.79:268.82:062.73:282.67:365:08Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:1412.211:038.62:514.64:201.97:355:10Third Quarter31Tue
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 2:45 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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