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 02m at 3:51 am (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:41 am (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:2712.65:1810.911:362.911:301.06:495:53Full Moon1Fri
2Sat5:5412.66:1110.812:132.06:475:55Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:2212.47:0410.612:102.312:511.36:455:56Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:5112.17:5810.312:513.71:300.86:435:58Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:2311.68:5710.01:345.02:110.76:425:59Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:5710.910:089.72:206.32:560.86:406:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:3610.311:449.63:177.33:471.06:386:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:269.64:428.04:461.36:366:04Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:289.910:32 AM9.16:588.15:511.46:346:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:3010.311:50 AM8.98:177.66:551.46:326:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:0910.61:019.08:597.07:511.16:306:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:3510.81:599.39:266.38:371.06:286:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:5511.12:499.79:495.59:180.96:266:11Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:1211.33:3410.110:114.69:551.16:246:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:3011.54:1910.510:373.510:311.66:226:14New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:5111.85:0510.811:082.311:092.46:206:15New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:1511.95:5311.011:421.111:473.36:186:17New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:4212.06:4311.112:200.06:166:18Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:1212.07:3811.112:274.41:02-0.76:146:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:4611.88:3910.81:115.61:48-1.16:126:21Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:2411.49:5210.52:016.72:40-1.16:106:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:1210.811:2110.43:037.53:39-0.86:086:24First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:1510.14:298.04:46-0.46:066:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:5310.710:40 AM9.66:197.75:57-0.16:046:27First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:5611.112:139.47:446.87:060.26:026:28Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:4011.51:369.68:395.58:070.56:006:29Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:1411.72:4510.09:214.19:001.05:586:31Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:4311.93:4510.49:582.89:471.75:566:32Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:0812.04:3810.710:331.610:312.65:546:34Full Moon29Fri
30Sat4:3411.95:2810.911:060.711:133.65:526:35Full Moon30Sat
31Sun5:0011.86:1611.111:390.011:544.65:506:36Full Moon31Sun
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 6:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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