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 4h 15m at 11:32 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 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 - Feb 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:2210.312:0911.37:027.77:29-0.47:335:12Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:2511.21:1411.08:297.58:24-0.87:325:13Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:1111.82:1410.99:317.09:13-0.97:315:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:4812.23:0710.810:186.49:56-0.97:295:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:1812.33:5510.810:585.810:36-0.67:285:18Full Moon5Tue
6Wed5:4412.44:4110.611:335.311:13-0.17:265:19Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:0812.35:2510.412:074.77:255:21Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:3212.36:1010.212:404.17:235:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:5812.26:569.912:251.51:153.57:225:24Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:2612.17:449.51:012.51:533.07:205:26Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:5711.88:389.21:373.62:332.67:195:27Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:3111.59:408.92:154.83:182.37:175:29Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:0911.010:598.82:596.04:082.07:155:30Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:5310.63:547.05:041.87:145:32Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:449.010:46 AM10.25:157.86:031.47:125:33Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:129.611:47 AM10.16:528.07:010.87:105:35Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:0210.312:4810.28:077.77:540.27:095:37Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:3510.91:4510.58:567.28:42-0.47:075:38Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:0311.42:3810.99:356.49:27-0.77:055:40Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:3011.93:2911.210:135.410:11-0.87:045:41New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:5812.34:2111.510:524.310:54-0.57:025:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:2912.75:1411.611:333.111:370.27:005:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:0212.96:1011.412:172.06:585:46Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:3713.07:0811.112:211.31:041.16:565:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:1512.98:1110.71:062.61:530.46:545:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:5712.59:2110.31:554.12:460.16:535:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:4311.910:4810.02:515.53:450.16:515:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:3811.24:026.64:490.36:495:53First Quarter28Thu
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 1:48 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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