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 2h 30m 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 - Sep 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:399.88:2210.82:211.62:254.66:297:48Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:309.68:5610.43:011.33:065.56:317:46Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:299.49:3510.03:461.13:546.46:327:44First Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:429.310:239.74:381.04:587.16:337:42First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:109.45:360.96:247.56:357:40First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:269.96:390.77:507.26:367:38Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:399.53:1610.47:420.38:526.66:377:36Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:499.83:5310.98:40-0.19:395.66:397:34Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:5210.34:2511.49:33-0.310:214.36:407:32Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:5010.94:5611.810:22-0.211:023.06:417:30Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:4611.35:2812.211:080.311:441.66:437:28Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:4111.66:0212.411:541.06:447:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:3811.76:3912.412:280.412:402.16:457:23Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:3611.67:1812.31:13-0.51:283.36:477:21Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:3711.38:0011.82:00-0.92:194.56:487:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:4211.08:4811.12:50-1.03:175.66:497:17Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:5710.69:4310.33:45-0.64:286.56:517:15Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:2310.54:44-0.16:016.86:527:13Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:4610.65:500.57:416.56:537:11Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:119.12:4910.87:001.08:525.76:557:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:349.03:3611.08:071.39:424.96:567:07Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:459.24:1011.19:041.510:204.16:577:05Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:429.64:3511.19:521.810:493.46:597:03Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:309.94:5611.010:332.211:152.77:007:01New Moon24Mon
25Tue5:1210.25:1511.011:102.711:392.07:016:59New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:5010.45:3711.011:443.37:036:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:2710.66:0110.912:051.312:184.07:046:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:0510.86:2910.812:340.812:534.67:056:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:4410.86:5810.61:060.31:295.37:076:51Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:2710.87:3110.31:410.12:095.97:086:49Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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