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 2h 48m 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 - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:4711.04:1210.110:112.510:053.25:466:39New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:0711.14:5310.510:371.510:413.85:446:40New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:3011.25:3410.911:060.511:184.55:426:42New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:5611.36:1711.111:39-0.311:565.25:406:43New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:2511.28:0311.31:16-0.96:387:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:5711.18:5311.31:375.91:57-1.36:367:46Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:3210.89:4911.12:226.62:43-1.46:347:47Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:1510.510:5310.93:157.23:35-1.16:327:49First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:099.94:227.54:33-0.76:307:50First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:0410.810:23 AM9.35:477.45:37-0.16:287:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:1310.911:53 AM8.97:156.66:450.56:277:53First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:0811.21:259.08:245.37:521.16:257:54Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:5111.52:479.49:153.88:541.76:237:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:2811.83:5710.19:582.29:492.56:217:57Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:0112.04:5810.710:380.710:413.36:197:58Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:3312.15:5411.211:16-0.511:304.26:178:00Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:0512.06:4611.611:54-1.46:158:01Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:4011.77:3511.812:185.012:32-1.86:138:03Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:1611.38:2411.81:065.81:11-1.96:128:04Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:5410.79:1311.61:566.41:52-1.66:108:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:3710.110:0411.32:506.82:35-1.06:088:07Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:249.410:5911.03:527.13:21-0.26:068:08Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:208.711:5710.75:087.04:120.76:048:10Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:288.06:356.65:081.56:038:11Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:5310.611:50 AM7.77:455.96:092.36:018:12Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:4010.61:157.78:345.07:123.05:598:14Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:1710.62:308.19:084.08:113.65:578:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:4710.73:328.79:362.99:044.25:568:17Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:1310.84:249.410:021.89:514.75:548:18Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:3910.95:1010.110:290.710:355.35:538:19Waning Crescent30Thu
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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