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 4h 29m 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 - Mar 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:1310.43:377.44:400.86:485:54First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:149.510:12 AM10.15:008.05:430.56:465:55First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:4110.011:25 AM10.06:388.06:470.16:445:57Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:3310.612:4010.27:537.47:46-0.36:425:58Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:1011.21:4710.68:456.48:39-0.66:416:00Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:4111.72:4911.19:295.29:28-0.66:396:01Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:1212.23:4711.410:113.710:15-0.16:376:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:4312.64:4411.710:542.311:010.76:356:04Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:1612.95:4111.711:371.011:461.86:336:06Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:5112.96:4011.612:220.06:316:07Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:2912.87:4011.312:333.11:08-0.56:296:09Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:0912.38:4610.91:224.41:57-0.76:276:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:5311.710:0110.52:175.72:50-0.46:256:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:4310.811:3210.33:236.73:480.16:236:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:4410.04:537.34:520.66:216:14Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:0310.511:01 AM9.36:427.16:021.16:196:16Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:0910.812:249.18:006.47:091.36:176:17Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:5511.01:389.28:525.68:071.56:156:19Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:2911.12:379.59:314.88:551.76:136:20Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:5411.23:269.810:004.19:352.06:116:22Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:1311.14:0810.110:263.310:112.46:096:23New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:3011.24:4810.310:492.610:453.06:076:24New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:4911.25:2610.511:141.811:183.66:056:26New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:1211.26:0410.711:421.111:524.36:036:27New Moon24Wed
25Thu5:3811.16:4510.712:140.66:016:29Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:0611.07:2710.712:275.012:490.25:596:30Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:3610.78:1510.61:055.71:28-0.15:576:32Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:0910.49:0910.41:476.42:12-0.15:556:33Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:4710.110:1310.32:367.03:020.05:536:34First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:379.711:2610.33:407.44:000.25:516:36First Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:489.35:027.45:030.55:496:37First Quarter31Wed
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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