Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 20m at 3:08 am (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:2711.27:1612.111:47-3.25:158:58New Moon1Mon
2Tue5:1111.17:5912.412:317.612:31-3.45:158:59New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:0010.98:4312.51:227.41:17-3.35:149:00Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:5610.49:2612.62:167.02:05-2.75:149:01Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:589.810:1012.63:156.42:54-1.75:139:01Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:109.010:5412.64:205.53:46-0.35:139:02First Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:328.311:3812.55:274.44:411.45:139:03First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:087.96:313.05:423.25:129:04First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:2212.31:538.37:301.66:514.85:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:0612.13:269.28:220.28:076.15:129:05Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:4911.84:3810.29:09-0.99:216.95:129:06Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:3111.55:3411.19:51-1.610:287.35:119:06Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:1311.26:2011.710:30-2.111:247.45:119:07Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:5410.97:0012.011:08-2.35:119:07Full Moon14Sun
15Mon4:3510.57:3512.112:147.411:46 AM-2.25:119:08Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:1810.28:0612.012:587.312:23-2.05:119:08Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:019.88:3412.01:397.11:01-1.65:119:08Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:479.49:0311.92:216.71:39-1.05:119:09Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:368.99:3211.83:036.32:17-0.35:129:09Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:288.410:0411.83:485.72:560.75:129:09Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:277.910:3711.64:355.03:361.95:129:09Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:367.511:1111.55:234.24:183.25:129:10Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:577.411:4711.36:123.25:064.65:139:10Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:297.76:592.26:056.05:139:10Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:2511.13:008.57:451.17:177.05:139:10Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:0411.04:109.58:29-0.18:327.75:149:10Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:4611.05:0110.59:14-1.29:398.05:149:10Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:3111.15:4411.29:58-2.210:368.05:159:10Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:1811.36:2311.810:43-3.011:277.85:159:10New Moon29Mon
30Tue4:0711.47:0012.211:28-3.55:169:09New Moon30Tue
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 5:26 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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