Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 18m at 8:06 pm (8.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:18 am (11.7 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 - Dec 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:4112.410:257.93:291.25:264.97:364:20Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue11:2012.54:252.76:193.27:384:20Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:068.211:59 AM12.65:294.37:071.37:394:19Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:429.112:3812.66:385.87:53-0.47:404:19Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:0110.31:1712.77:496.98:37-2.07:414:19Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:0511.51:5912.68:567.79:21-3.07:424:18New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:0012.42:4212.49:588.110:04-3.67:434:18New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:4913.03:2812.110:568.310:49-3.77:444:18New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:3513.34:1711.611:518.211:34-3.37:454:18New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:1813.35:0811.012:467.97:464:18Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:0013.16:0310.212:19-2.61:437.57:474:18Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:4112.97:029.41:04-1.62:436.97:484:18Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:1912.78:088.61:49-0.33:466.17:494:18First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:5612.49:257.82:351.24:485.27:494:19First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:3212.111:007.53:232.85:444.17:504:19First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:0711.84:164.56:323.07:514:19First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:517.911:42 AM11.55:186.17:131.97:514:19Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:308.912:1811.26:367.37:500.97:524:20Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:3810.012:5310.97:598.18:240.17:534:20Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:2710.91:3010.89:118.58:58-0.67:534:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:0511.62:0710.710:048.79:32-1.27:544:21Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:3712.02:4410.610:458.710:08-1.67:544:22Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:0612.33:2310.611:208.610:45-2.07:544:22Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:3412.54:0410.611:538.411:24-2.17:554:23Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:0312.74:4810.512:308.17:554:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:3312.95:3810.212:04-2.01:127.57:554:24Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:0513.06:349.712:45-1.61:586.77:564:25Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:3713.17:389.11:27-0.72:495.77:564:26Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:1113.18:538.52:100.73:434.57:564:27Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:4613.010:248.22:562.44:393.07:564:28Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:2312.93:484.45:311.57:564:29Third Quarter31Wed
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 10:42 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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