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 3h 19m 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 - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:5312.97:4710.912:472.51:290.36:495:54Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:3312.68:5410.51:353.92:20-0.16:475:55Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:1812.110:1410.12:285.33:16-0.26:455:57Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:0911.411:5310.13:336.54:180.06:435:58Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:1210.64:597.25:250.26:416:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:2710.511:29 AM10.16:457.26:350.46:396:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:3311.012:489.98:086.67:390.56:376:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:1911.41:599.99:055.78:350.66:356:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:5511.62:5810.19:474.99:220.86:336:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:2311.73:4810.310:224.110:031.16:316:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:4611.74:3210.410:533.410:411.76:296:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat5:0611.65:1410.511:212.711:162.46:276:10New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:2811.65:5410.611:502.111:513.16:256:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:5311.56:3510.512:211.56:236:13Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:2111.37:1810.512:264.012:541.16:216:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:5111.08:0310.31:034.81:300.96:196:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:2410.78:5410.01:425.62:110.96:176:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:0010.29:539.82:256.42:571.06:156:18First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:439.711:059.73:197.03:491.16:136:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:379.34:327.44:481.26:116:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:259.810:48 AM9.06:037.45:511.26:096:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:2810.212:039.17:186.96:531.16:076:24Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:1210.61:129.58:086.07:500.96:056:26Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:4611.12:1310.18:484.88:410.96:036:27Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:1611.63:1010.79:273.49:281.16:016:28Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:4712.04:0411.310:052.010:141.65:596:30Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:2012.34:5811.710:460.611:002.45:576:31Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:5512.55:5311.911:29-0.511:463.35:556:33Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:3212.56:4911.912:13-1.35:536:34Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:1312.37:4911.712:354.31:01-1.75:516:35Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:5811.88:5211.41:285.31:51-1.55:496:37Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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