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 : 1:51 pm (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 6:54 am (9.3 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:0012.45:0510.412:337.67:364:20Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:3612.65:5010.012:15-1.71:187.47:374:20Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:1512.66:429.612:57-1.32:096.97:384:20Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:5412.77:459.01:42-0.63:056.37:394:19Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:3612.79:018.42:290.44:055.37:404:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:1812.710:308.23:201.85:064.07:414:19Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:0112.64:183.36:042.57:424:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:108.411:46 AM12.65:244.86:580.97:444:18Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:459.312:3112.66:376.17:47-0.67:444:18Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:0210.51:1712.67:516.98:34-1.87:454:18Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:0311.52:0312.58:587.49:19-2.77:464:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:5412.32:5012.39:597.610:03-3.17:474:18New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:4012.93:3712.010:547.510:47-3.17:484:18New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:2213.14:2611.511:477.311:30-2.77:494:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:0213.25:1610.912:387.07:504:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:4013.16:0910.212:13-2.01:316.67:504:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:1712.97:059.412:56-1.02:256.17:514:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:5312.78:078.71:390.23:215.57:524:20Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:2912.49:198.02:231.64:194.77:524:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:0612.110:457.73:093.25:153.97:534:20First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:4411.74:004.86:073.07:534:21First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:318.011:24 AM11.45:026.26:532.17:544:21First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:118.812:0611.26:207.37:341.27:544:22Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:199.812:4811.07:437.98:120.47:554:22Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:0710.61:2910.98:518.28:49-0.37:554:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:4411.32:0910.89:428.29:25-1.07:554:24Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:1511.82:4810.810:238.210:01-1.57:564:25Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:4212.23:2810.910:588.010:39-1.87:564:25Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:1012.54:1110.811:357.611:17-2.07:564:26Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:3912.84:5610.712:147.27:564:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:1013.05:4810.512:566.57:564:28Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 10:22 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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