Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 28m at 8:57 am (-2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:58 pm (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:1211.24:149.210:001.99:374.45:508:21Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:3611.15:089.910:290.910:265.15:498:23Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:5910.95:5310.510:550.111:105.85:478:24New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:2210.76:3310.911:21-0.611:506.45:468:25New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:4710.67:0911.311:49-1.15:448:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:1510.37:4411.512:296.912:19-1.45:438:28New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:4610.18:1911.51:087.212:53-1.55:418:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:199.88:5711.51:497.41:31-1.45:408:31Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:559.59:4011.52:327.52:11-1.25:398:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:369.110:2511.43:227.52:55-0.85:378:33Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:278.711:1211.34:207.43:43-0.35:368:35First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:348.211:5811.35:246.94:350.55:358:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:577.86:286.05:311.45:338:37First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:4111.412:277.87:224.76:312.45:328:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:1911.61:548.38:083.17:333.55:318:40Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:5611.83:129.28:511.28:364.65:308:41Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:3112.04:2010.39:33-0.69:365.65:288:42Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:0812.25:2111.310:15-2.110:346.45:278:43Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:4612.26:1712.010:58-3.311:307.05:268:45Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:2812.17:1112.511:43-3.95:258:46Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:1311.88:0412.712:267.312:29-4.05:248:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:0311.38:5512.61:247.41:17-3.65:238:48Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:5810.69:4612.52:257.32:07-2.85:228:49Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:589.710:3612.33:326.92:57-1.75:218:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:078.811:2412.04:466.33:50-0.35:208:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:267.96:005.44:451.25:208:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:0911.812:007.57:064.25:452.85:198:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:5111.61:417.67:593.06:504.25:188:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:2811.33:118.48:421.88:005.55:178:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:0111.14:229.39:180.89:086.45:178:57Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:3210.85:1710.29:50-0.110:097.05:168:57Waning Crescent31Sun
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 12:57 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 10% 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 (10% 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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