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 2h 38m 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:129.14:5410.99:080.310:346.56:287:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:059.55:1411.19:52-0.110:565.86:297:48Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:539.95:3211.310:32-0.211:224.96:307:46Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:3810.35:5211.611:100.011:513.76:327:44Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:2510.66:1411.811:480.56:337:42Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:1410.86:3912.012:252.512:261.46:347:40Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:0610.97:0812.11:021.31:062.66:367:38Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:0210.87:3912.01:440.21:484.06:377:36Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:0310.68:1511.72:29-0.62:345.46:387:34Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:1310.38:5611.23:19-0.93:286.76:407:32Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:4010.19:4810.64:15-0.94:407.76:417:30Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:2410.35:18-0.76:238.06:427:28Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:4610.76:28-0.58:137.66:447:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:269.53:3911.27:39-0.39:216.66:457:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:529.64:1811.58:44-0.210:085.56:467:22Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:059.84:4811.79:390.010:474.36:487:20Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:0510.15:1411.710:270.511:213.26:497:17New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:5910.45:3611.711:101.211:532.36:507:15New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:4810.55:5811.611:492.16:527:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:3610.66:2111.412:241.412:283.26:537:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:2210.76:4711.112:550.71:074.36:547:09Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:0910.67:1510.71:280.31:475.46:567:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:5810.57:4610.22:030.12:316.46:577:05Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:5110.38:209.72:420.13:217.16:587:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:5510.19:029.13:260.44:287.77:007:01First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:1610.04:170.86:217.97:016:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:4110.15:171.28:167.57:026:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:3810.36:221.49:026.97:046:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:428.23:1410.67:271.49:286.17:056:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:548.63:4010.98:241.39:515.27:076:51Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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