Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 3:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:028.75:566.94:580.05:528:20First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:4911.511:36 AM8.07:215.96:051.25:508:21First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:4111.51:167.98:234.67:132.35:498:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:2311.42:458.39:093.38:183.35:478:24Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:5511.43:569.09:462.19:174.25:458:25Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:2211.24:559.710:171.010:095.15:448:27Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:4611.05:4410.410:440.110:565.85:438:28Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:0910.96:2610.911:10-0.611:396.55:418:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:3410.67:0411.211:37-1.15:408:31Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:0210.47:3811.512:207.012:07-1.45:388:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:3310.28:1311.61:007.312:40-1.65:378:33Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:069.98:4911.61:417.51:16-1.55:368:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:429.59:2911.52:247.61:56-1.35:348:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:229.210:1211.43:117.62:39-1.05:338:37Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:108.710:5811.44:077.53:25-0.55:328:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:118.211:4311.45:097.04:140.25:308:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:297.86:126.35:071.15:298:41Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:2511.411:57 AM7.77:065.16:052.25:288:42Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:0311.51:258.07:533.67:063.35:278:44Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:3911.72:468.88:351.88:094.55:268:45Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:1311.93:579.99:160.09:105.55:258:46Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:4912.15:0010.99:58-1.710:106.45:248:47Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:2612.25:5711.810:41-3.011:077.15:238:48New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:0612.16:5212.411:25-3.95:228:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:5011.97:4512.712:037.512:11-4.25:218:50New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:3911.58:3612.71:007.612:59-4.05:208:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:3310.89:2712.62:007.51:48-3.35:198:53Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:3210.010:1712.43:057.22:39-2.25:198:54Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:399.111:0512.24:176.63:31-0.95:188:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:568.211:5012.05:325.74:250.65:178:56First Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:267.66:414.65:232.25:168:57First Quarter31Thu
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 6:37 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 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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