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 37m 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 - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:009.39:5912.13:373.83:131.35:488:43Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:128.610:3911.74:333.14:033.05:498:41Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:388.311:2111.25:302.45:014.75:508:40Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:248.56:281.86:146.15:528:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:0710.73:039.27:241.27:487.05:538:37Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:5710.24:1210.08:160.69:177.25:548:35Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:499.95:0010.79:030.210:207.25:568:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:389.85:3711.19:45-0.211:047.05:578:32Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:249.86:0711.310:23-0.611:376.85:588:31Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:069.96:3111.411:00-0.85:598:29New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:4510.06:5411.512:046.511:35 AM-0.96:018:27New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:2410.07:1711.612:306.112:11-0.96:028:26New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:0410.07:4211.712:595.612:46-0.66:038:24New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:479.98:0911.81:325.01:22-0.16:058:22Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:339.88:3911.82:094.31:590.76:068:21Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:259.59:1111.82:513.52:391.86:078:19Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:239.29:4511.63:362.73:213.26:098:17First Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:328.910:2411.44:261.94:114.66:108:15First Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:568.911:0911.15:211.15:136.06:118:14First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:369.36:210.36:337.06:138:12First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:0410.93:0710.17:23-0.58:037.46:148:10Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:0710.84:1010.98:24-1.29:197.26:158:08Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:1110.94:5711.59:21-1.810:196.66:178:06Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:1211.15:3611.910:14-2.111:085.96:188:04Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:1011.26:1212.211:03-2.111:535.06:198:02Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:0611.36:4612.311:50-1.76:218:01Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:0111.17:2012.212:374.212:34-0.96:227:59Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:5610.87:5312.11:213.41:180.26:237:57Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:5210.48:2711.82:052.72:031.56:257:55Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:519.99:0211.42:512.12:483.06:267:53Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:569.59:4010.83:381.73:384.66:277:51Third Quarter31Sat
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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