Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:57 am (-2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 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 - Mar 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:5810.711:08 AM10.26:548.36:36-0.26:475:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:5811.312:339.98:247.67:42-0.26:455:56Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:4111.71:489.99:186.68:38-0.16:435:58Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:1411.92:5110.19:595.79:260.16:415:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:4012.03:4410.310:334.710:080.56:396:01New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:0111.94:3110.311:033.910:451.26:376:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:2011.95:1610.411:323.011:212.06:366:04New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:3911.87:0010.41:012.27:347:05New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:0111.77:4410.412:553.11:311.67:327:07Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:2511.48:3010.31:304.12:031.07:307:08Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:5311.19:1910.12:065.22:390.87:287:09Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:2210.710:149.92:456.23:190.77:267:11Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:5410.211:239.73:297.14:060.87:247:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:329.74:267.85:001.07:227:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:569.610:25 AM9.25:578.36:011.17:207:15First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:2810.011:43 AM8.98:078.17:071.07:187:17First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:1910.41:049.09:077.68:080.77:167:18Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:5110.82:149.49:396.79:020.47:147:19Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:1611.23:159.910:095.69:500.47:127:21Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:3911.64:1110.510:414.210:350.77:107:22Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:0411.95:0511.011:152.711:181.37:087:24Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:3012.35:5911.411:531.17:067:25Full Moon22Sun
23Mon6:0012.56:5511.612:022.312:33-0.37:047:27Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:3212.57:5311.712:463.51:16-1.37:027:28Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:0812.38:5411.51:334.82:02-1.87:007:29Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:4811.910:0211.22:236.02:52-1.86:587:31Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:3411.211:2210.93:227.03:46-1.46:567:32Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:2910.44:397.64:47-0.76:537:34Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:5310.810:41 AM9.56:257.75:560.16:517:35Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:1211.012:128.98:086.97:080.76:497:36Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:0811.31:458.89:135.88:171.26:477:38Waning Crescent31Tue
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 5:07 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 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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