Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 10:39 am (-3.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:30 pm (12.2 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 - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:5310.18:0912.11:146.412:47-1.65:179:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:419.78:3712.11:566.01:25-0.95:189:09Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:309.29:0712.02:385.52:040.05:189:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:228.79:3711.83:225.02:431.15:199:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:208.210:1111.74:074.33:222.35:209:08First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:267.710:4611.44:543.74:043.75:219:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:447.611:2411.15:442.94:525.05:219:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:217.86:342.25:526.35:229:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:0610.82:598.57:241.37:097.25:239:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:5110.64:089.48:120.58:297.75:249:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:3710.64:5410.28:57-0.49:357.85:259:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:2310.65:2910.89:41-1.310:267.65:269:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:1010.86:0111.410:24-2.011:117.35:279:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:5711.06:3211.811:07-2.511:536.85:289:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:4611.17:0412.211:50-2.75:299:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:3811.07:3712.512:386.112:33-2.45:309:00Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:3410.88:1212.71:245.21:17-1.75:318:59Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:3310.38:4812.82:134.22:02-0.65:328:58Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:379.79:2712.83:063.22:490.95:338:57Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:499.110:0812.64:012.23:392.75:348:56Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:128.710:5312.25:001.34:354.45:358:55Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:548.86:010.55:456.05:378:54Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:399.47:03-0.17:117.05:388:53Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:4011.33:5710.38:03-0.78:447.35:398:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:4010.94:5211.08:58-1.19:587.15:408:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:3810.75:3511.59:48-1.310:536.85:418:50Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:3110.56:1011.710:32-1.411:376.35:438:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:1910.46:3911.711:13-1.35:448:47New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:0510.37:0311.712:145.911:50 AM-1.05:458:46New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:4810.17:2611.712:485.412:27-0.55:468:44New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:329.87:4911.71:214.81:020.25:478:43Waxing 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 2:34 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 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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