Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 12:16 pm (-3.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:47 pm (12.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:4512.86:2911.812:42-2.91:216.17:545:51Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:4012.77:2011.11:29-2.82:196.47:555:49Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:3612.57:1710.21:19-2.12:266.56:574:48Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:3512.38:259.32:11-1.13:436.36:584:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:3612.09:478.53:080.15:085.77:004:45Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:3411.911:238.24:101.46:234.77:014:44Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:2611.75:172.77:213.67:034:42Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:578.41:1011.66:283.78:072.57:044:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:159.11:4611.57:344.48:431.67:064:40Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:169.82:1711.48:325.19:140.87:074:38Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:0610.52:4611.29:235.69:420.17:094:37Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:4811.03:1411.010:066.110:10-0.47:104:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:2411.43:4310.910:466.510:38-0.87:124:35New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:5711.74:1410.711:246.811:10-1.07:134:34New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:2811.84:4710.412:027.07:154:32New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:0112.05:2310.112:417.17:164:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:3712.06:029.712:20-0.91:247.17:184:30Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:1512.16:469.312:59-0.62:127.07:194:29Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:5712.07:398.81:41-0.23:076.77:204:28Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:4112.08:458.32:270.54:076.27:224:27First Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:2612.010:058.03:171.45:085.37:234:27First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:1212.011:338.24:132.56:044.17:254:26First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:5612.15:163.56:542.67:264:25Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:588.812:3912.36:224.57:401.07:274:24Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:129.81:2012.57:285.38:25-0.57:294:23Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:1610.82:0212.68:316.09:09-1.97:304:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:1111.82:4512.79:296.49:53-2.97:314:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:0312.53:3012.510:246.710:38-3.47:324:22Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:5313.04:1712.211:196.811:23-3.47:344:21Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:4113.25:0811.612:146.87:354:20Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 4:01 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 3% 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 (3% 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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