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 : 3:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 8:41 am (8.5 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 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:0111.32:428.37:271.56:526.75:169:09First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:3910.94:069.38:120.78:237.65:179:09Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:2010.55:0410.38:53-0.19:478.05:179:09Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:0310.35:4711.09:32-0.610:488.15:189:08Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:4510.16:2211.310:09-1.111:328.05:199:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:2710.06:5111.610:45-1.55:199:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:0810.07:1611.712:067.911:22 AM-1.85:209:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:4910.07:4011.812:357.711:58 AM-1.95:219:07Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:3110.08:0412.01:057.312:36-1.95:229:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:159.88:3012.21:396.81:13-1.65:239:06Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:049.58:5712.32:186.11:51-1.05:249:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:589.19:2612.43:005.22:300.15:259:04Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:008.79:5712.43:464.13:111.55:269:04Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:128.310:3012.34:362.93:553.25:279:03Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:378.211:0712.15:291.64:465.05:279:02Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:218.66:250.45:516.75:299:01Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:099.57:22-0.87:177.95:309:00Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:4111.74:2510.58:19-1.88:488.45:318:59Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:3811.55:1811.49:14-2.610:048.35:328:58Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:3811.46:0111.910:06-3.111:037.85:338:58New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:3711.36:3912.210:56-3.211:547.15:348:56New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:3411.27:1312.411:43-3.05:358:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:3010.87:4512.512:426.412:27-2.45:368:54New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:2610.48:1612.41:285.61:10-1.45:378:53Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:239.88:4512.32:144.71:52-0.15:398:52Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:239.29:1512.13:013.92:331.45:408:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:288.69:4611.73:483.13:153.15:418:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:428.210:2011.24:362.44:014.85:428:48First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:198.25:261.84:576.45:438:47First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:208.76:191.36:207.65:458:46First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:499.67:130.98:208.15:468:44Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:54 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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