Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:38 am (4.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:2510.47:0212.011:27-1.95:478:43New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:1510.37:2711.912:336.312:07-1.55:498:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:0310.07:5011.91:095.712:45-0.85:508:40Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:519.78:1211.81:455.01:210.25:518:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:419.38:3611.72:214.21:571.45:528:37Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:348.99:0211.42:583.52:322.85:548:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:338.59:3111.13:382.83:094.25:558:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:418.310:0210.74:202.23:495.75:568:32First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:118.35:081.74:417.05:588:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:208.86:001.36:048.15:598:29First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:519.66:570.88:128.56:008:28Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:199.54:3710.37:540.39:398.36:028:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:229.65:0910.88:48-0.410:198.06:038:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:219.85:3511.29:38-1.110:497.56:048:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:1510.25:5811.510:23-1.711:206.86:068:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:0610.66:2111.811:06-1.911:545.86:078:19Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:5810.96:4512.111:48-1.76:088:17Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:5110.97:1112.312:324.612:29-1.16:108:16Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:4810.87:4012.51:143.31:100.16:118:14Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:4810.58:1212.51:582.01:531.76:128:12Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:5310.18:4612.32:460.92:383.56:148:10Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:079.79:2411.93:370.03:295.36:158:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:389.610:0811.34:32-0.44:326.96:168:06Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:329.85:33-0.66:037.96:178:05Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:0610.56:39-0.68:038.16:198:03Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:1810.04:0711.17:47-0.69:307.56:208:01Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:369.84:5111.58:50-0.710:236.86:217:59Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:479.85:2511.79:44-0.711:036.06:237:57Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:4610.05:5311.610:31-0.611:375.26:247:55New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:3610.16:1411.511:11-0.26:257:53New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:2210.16:3211.512:064.511:48 AM0.46:277:51New Moon31Thu
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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