Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:06 pm (8.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 45m at 3:53 pm (9.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:0612.45:5011.511:360.411:452.76:457:40Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:3712.66:4811.812:17-1.06:437:41Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:1112.57:4711.912:324.012:59-1.96:417:42Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:4712.28:4711.81:215.21:43-2.36:397:44Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:2711.69:5111.52:146.32:30-2.16:377:45Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:1110.811:0311.23:157.13:21-1.46:357:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:039.94:337.64:16-0.56:337:48Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:2511.010:10 AM8.96:217.55:200.46:317:49Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:4110.911:37 AM8.37:586.86:291.26:297:51Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:3911.01:118.18:585.97:391.86:277:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:2011.02:328.49:414.98:402.36:257:54Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:4911.03:368.810:143.99:312.76:247:55Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:1011.04:299.310:402.910:143.36:227:56Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:2710.95:149.811:032.010:534.06:207:58New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:4410.95:5610.211:251.111:294.86:187:59New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:0410.96:3510.611:490.26:168:01New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:2610.87:1311.012:045.512:17-0.56:148:02New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:5110.67:5211.212:416.212:49-1.06:128:03New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:1810.48:3511.31:196.71:24-1.36:118:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:4710.29:2211.22:007.32:04-1.36:098:06Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:209.910:1511.12:477.72:49-1.26:078:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:599.511:1611.03:447.93:39-0.96:058:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:579.04:567.94:36-0.46:038:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:1911.010:22 AM8.56:207.45:380.26:028:12First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:1411.111:59 AM8.37:326.46:430.86:008:13First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:5711.41:318.68:244.97:461.65:588:15Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:3411.72:519.29:083.18:462.55:578:16Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:0712.04:0110.19:491.29:433.55:558:17Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:3912.25:0510.910:29-0.610:364.55:538:19Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:1212.36:0411.611:09-2.011:295.55:528:20Full Moon30Wed
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 5:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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