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 1h 28m 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 - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:4113.26:4310.112:39-1.21:415.67:564:29Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:1613.27:459.51:21-0.22:324.77:564:30Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:5413.28:569.02:061.13:283.77:564:31Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:3413.110:228.62:552.74:262.67:564:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:1812.83:504.55:271.47:564:33Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:068.811:07 AM12.64:586.16:270.37:554:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:539.612:0012.36:217.37:24-0.77:554:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:1110.712:5512.07:477.88:17-1.47:554:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:0611.61:5011.89:017.89:05-1.97:554:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:5112.32:4311.610:017.59:51-2.17:544:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:2912.73:3411.410:527.010:34-2.07:544:40New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:0412.94:2411.111:376.611:15-1.67:534:41New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:3512.95:1310.712:206.07:534:43Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:0412.96:0310.21:035.57:524:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:3312.86:549.612:330.01:454.97:514:45Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:0312.67:499.11:121.22:294.37:514:47Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:3412.48:498.61:512.53:153.77:504:48First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:0812.010:018.32:313.94:043.27:494:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:4511.611:348.23:155.34:552.67:484:51First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:2711.24:106.75:492.07:484:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:298.811:15 AM10.85:277.76:421.47:474:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:519.612:0610.67:038.27:310.77:464:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:4010.412:5810.68:248.38:160.07:454:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:1311.01:4710.79:168.08:58-0.67:444:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:4111.52:3410.99:547.79:39-1.27:435:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:0612.03:2011.110:297.110:19-1.57:425:01Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:3112.44:0711.211:056.410:59-1.57:415:03Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:5912.74:5611.211:445.511:39-1.17:395:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:2913.05:4811.012:264.67:385:06Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:0113.26:4410.612:20-0.31:113.57:375:07Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:3613.37:4610.21:030.92:002.67:365:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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