Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:08 am (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 9:11 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:199.110:54 AM10.85:148.16:270.67:345:11First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:429.911:52 AM10.76:538.67:23-0.27:335:12Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:2810.712:5310.88:138.48:16-1.07:325:14Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:0211.41:5211.19:087.99:04-1.67:305:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:3212.02:4811.49:537.19:51-2.07:295:17Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:0112.53:4411.710:366.110:35-1.97:275:19Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:3212.94:3911.711:194.911:19-1.47:265:20Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:0413.25:3711.512:043.77:245:22Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:3713.46:3711.112:04-0.312:522.57:235:23Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:1313.47:4010.612:481.11:411.67:215:25Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:5113.28:5010.01:352.72:330.97:205:26Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:3212.710:139.62:254.43:290.67:185:28Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:1812.03:246.04:290.47:175:30Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:019.610:12 AM11.34:437.35:340.47:155:31Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:4510.211:18 AM10.66:317.86:400.37:135:33Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:5510.912:3010.28:087.67:420.27:125:34Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:4311.41:3710.19:117.08:350.17:105:36Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:2011.72:3410.19:566.49:200.17:085:37Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:4911.83:2310.210:315.89:580.37:065:39New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:1011.84:0610.311:005.210:330.67:055:40New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:2811.84:4710.311:264.511:061.17:035:42New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:4511.85:2710.311:523.811:391.87:015:43New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:0611.86:0810.212:213.16:595:45Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:3011.86:5110.112:122.612:532.56:575:46Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:5611.77:379.912:453.51:281.96:565:48Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:2511.58:289.71:204.52:071.56:545:49Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:5611.29:279.51:575.52:511.26:525:51First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:3110.810:409.32:406.53:421.06:505:53First Quarter28Sun
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 12:09 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 87% 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 (87% 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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