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 (tomorrow) : 7:11 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 11:48 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:049.010:3112.84:064.93:310.15:169:09First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:278.211:0912.65:073.64:222.15:179:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:067.96:072.15:194.25:189:09First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:018.47:050.86:306.05:189:08First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:3112.03:409.57:58-0.37:567.45:199:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:1511.54:5010.78:48-1.29:258.05:209:08Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:0211.15:4311.59:33-1.810:388.15:219:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:4910.76:2511.910:16-2.011:347.95:229:07Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:3610.47:0212.110:56-2.15:229:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:2110.27:3212.012:197.711:35 AM-2.05:239:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:0610.07:5911.912:567.412:12-1.85:249:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:509.88:2211.81:317.112:49-1.45:259:04Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:359.58:4511.82:056.61:25-0.95:269:03Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:239.19:0911.82:416.02:01-0.15:279:03Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:148.69:3511.83:195.32:361.05:289:02Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:108.110:0311.64:004.43:122.35:299:01Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:167.810:3211.44:443.53:493.85:309:00Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:347.711:0311.15:302.64:315.45:318:59Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:138.06:191.65:256.85:328:58Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:058.97:090.66:478.05:338:57Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:1910.74:219.98:00-0.48:228.65:358:56Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:0810.65:0910.88:51-1.49:398.75:368:55Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:0310.85:4611.49:42-2.310:368.55:378:54Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:5911.06:2011.910:31-3.011:228.05:388:53New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:5611.26:5312.211:18-3.45:398:52New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:5311.37:2512.512:087.212:05-3.35:408:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:5211.17:5712.712:556.212:50-2.75:428:49Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:5310.78:3012.81:445.11:35-1.65:438:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:5810.09:0412.82:353.82:210.15:448:47Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:099.49:3912.63:282.63:072.05:458:45First Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:308.810:1612.24:231.53:584.15:468:44First 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 3:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 (39% 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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