Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 4:38 am (4.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 06m at 10:08 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:3911.66:1011.910:10-3.011:058.25:169:09New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:2911.36:5312.310:56-3.25:179:09New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:2011.07:3212.412:017.911:40 AM-3.15:179:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue5:1110.68:0612.412:507.512:23-2.85:189:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:0310.18:3812.31:377.11:06-2.15:199:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:559.69:0812.22:236.51:47-1.25:209:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:509.09:3712.03:105.82:27-0.15:209:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:498.310:0611.83:585.03:071.35:219:07Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:567.810:3611.54:454.23:472.95:229:06First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:157.411:0811.25:343.34:304.65:239:05First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:587.66:222.45:236.15:249:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:578.37:091.56:387.45:259:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:2210.54:199.47:550.78:168.25:269:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:0510.25:0910.38:39-0.19:448.55:279:03Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:5010.15:4610.99:22-0.810:408.55:289:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:3710.26:1711.410:04-1.511:188.35:299:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:2310.36:4411.710:46-2.111:518.05:309:00Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:0910.57:1111.911:27-2.55:318:59Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:5710.67:3812.212:267.512:09-2.75:328:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:4810.68:0512.41:046.812:50-2.45:338:57Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:4210.38:3512.61:475.91:32-1.75:348:56Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:429.99:0512.72:334.82:14-0.45:358:55Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:489.39:3812.73:233.52:581.35:368:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:038.810:1312.54:162.23:443.25:388:53Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:328.510:5212.25:121.04:385.25:398:52Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:258.86:100.05:486.95:408:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:159.87:10-0.87:238.15:418:49Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:3111.34:2810.88:10-1.49:048.35:428:48Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:3210.95:1911.59:06-1.910:198.05:448:47Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:3410.75:5911.99:57-2.111:137.55:458:46Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:3210.66:3312.010:44-2.111:566.95:468:44New Moon31Mon
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 1:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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