Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 7:44 am (8.9 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 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:1811.32:509.810:055.99:250.86:485:54Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:3711.33:3410.010:295.210:001.06:465:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:5311.44:1510.210:514.510:331.36:445:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:0911.54:5410.311:163.711:061.86:425:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:2811.75:3510.411:432.811:392.56:406:00New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:5111.86:1810.512:141.96:386:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:1611.87:0410.512:133.412:491.26:366:03Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:4411.67:5410.412:494.41:280.66:346:05Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:1411.48:5210.21:285.42:120.26:326:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:4811.110:0110.02:126.53:030.06:306:08First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:3110.711:299.93:087.44:01-0.16:286:09First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:3010.34:278.05:06-0.16:266:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:0310.310:50 AM10.06:088.06:15-0.26:246:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:0610.812:169.97:347.27:20-0.36:226:13Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:4811.31:3310.28:336.18:19-0.36:206:15Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:2211.82:4110.79:194.69:110.06:186:16Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:5312.23:4211.110:013.29:590.66:166:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:2312.44:4011.310:411.810:451.56:146:19Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:5412.65:3511.411:210.611:302.66:126:21Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:2712.56:3011.412:02-0.26:106:22Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:0112.27:2511.312:163.812:43-0.76:086:23Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:3711.78:2311.01:035.01:26-0.76:066:25Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:1711.09:2610.61:556.02:12-0.46:046:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:0010.310:4110.32:556.93:020.26:026:28Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:539.54:157.43:580.86:006:29Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:0710.210:00 AM8.86:057.35:021.45:586:30Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:2010.311:22 AM8.47:306.86:091.85:566:32Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:1010.512:428.58:226.07:132.05:546:33Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:4410.61:498.88:585.28:062.25:526:35Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:0810.72:439.29:254.48:502.45:506:36Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:2810.93:309.79:483.59:292.75:486:37Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:06 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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