Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:39 am (-3.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 3:08 am (11.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:2611.42:1010.99:036.18:59-0.86:475:55Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:5812.03:1011.49:474.89:47-0.76:455:57New Moon2Fri
3Sat4:2912.44:0711.610:303.510:34-0.26:435:58New Moon3Sat
4Sun5:0212.85:0411.711:142.111:190.76:416:00New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:3612.96:0211.711:581.06:396:01Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:1212.97:0011.412:051.912:440.26:376:03Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:5012.78:0211.012:523.21:31-0.36:356:04Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:3112.19:0910.61:424.62:21-0.36:336:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:1611.410:2910.32:385.83:150.06:316:07First Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:0910.63:496.84:150.56:296:08First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:0410.211:14 AM9.86:277.36:220.97:277:10First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:2910.512:329.38:127.07:301.27:257:11Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:2910.81:529.19:216.38:341.37:237:13Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:1111.02:599.310:085.69:271.47:217:14Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:4111.13:539.610:434.810:111.67:197:16Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:0411.14:389.911:114.110:491.97:177:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:2211.25:1910.111:343.411:242.37:157:18Full Moon17Sat
18Sun5:4111.25:5710.311:582.711:572.87:137:20Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:0211.36:3510.512:241.97:117:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:2611.37:1410.612:303.512:541.27:097:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:5311.37:5510.71:044.11:270.77:077:24Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:2311.18:4010.61:404.92:040.37:057:26Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:5410.89:3010.52:195.62:450.17:037:27Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:2910.510:2710.33:036.33:310.07:017:28Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:1110.111:3610.23:567.04:240.16:597:30Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon10:079.75:067.45:240.36:577:31Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:5310.211:22 AM9.46:327.36:290.56:557:33Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:0010.612:459.47:536.67:350.66:537:34Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:5011.02:049.78:535.48:370.76:517:35Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:2911.53:1410.39:414.09:331.06:497:37Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:0511.94:1610.910:242.410:251.56:477:38New Moon31Sat
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 6:53 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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