Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 6:20 pm (7.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:55 pm (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:1411.48:5212.71:247.01:25-3.75:168:58Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:0610.89:4612.72:247.12:15-3.15:158:59Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:069.910:4112.63:326.93:07-2.15:159:00Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:149.011:3512.44:476.44:02-0.85:149:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:368.26:065.55:020.75:149:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:2712.212:117.77:174.36:062.15:139:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:1512.11:507.98:143.07:143.45:139:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:5711.93:178.69:011.78:224.65:139:04Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:3411.74:269.49:400.69:265.55:129:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:0711.45:2310.210:13-0.210:246.25:129:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:3711.16:0910.810:44-0.911:146.75:129:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:0710.86:4911.311:14-1.35:129:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:3710.57:2311.612:007.111:45 AM-1.65:129:07New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:1010.27:5511.712:427.312:18-1.75:119:07New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:469.98:2611.81:227.412:52-1.75:119:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:249.58:5911.92:037.31:30-1.45:119:08Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:059.29:3411.92:467.22:09-1.15:129:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:518.710:1211.93:336.92:50-0.55:129:09Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:458.210:5111.94:246.53:330.25:129:09First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:497.811:3111.85:175.84:191.25:129:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:057.56:114.95:112.35:129:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:1011.812:307.57:013.66:083.55:129:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:5011.81:568.17:482.27:124.75:139:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:2911.93:149.18:330.68:195.75:139:10Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:0812.04:2110.19:17-0.99:246.55:139:10Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:4912.05:1911.110:02-2.310:257.05:149:10Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:3112.16:1211.910:47-3.311:227.25:149:10Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:1712.07:0212.511:33-3.95:159:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:0711.87:5012.812:187.212:20-4.05:159:10Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:0011.38:3612.91:147.01:08-3.65:169:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 9:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (63% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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