Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 53m at 2:27 am (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:299.311:4611.64:476.24:13-0.25:528:20Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:468.56:115.75:141.15:508:21Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:4611.412:168.07:284.86:202.25:498:23Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:3811.31:488.18:273.87:293.25:478:24Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:2111.23:078.69:122.78:343.95:458:26Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:5611.14:109.39:491.89:314.65:448:27Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:2510.95:019.910:200.910:215.25:428:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:5210.85:4410.410:470.211:045.75:418:30New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:1910.76:2110.811:14-0.411:436.15:408:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:4710.66:5511.111:43-0.85:388:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:1810.47:2811.412:216.412:14-1.15:378:33New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:5110.28:0311.512:586.612:49-1.35:358:35Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:269.98:3911.61:376.81:26-1.35:348:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:049.69:1911.62:206.82:05-1.15:338:37Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:479.210:0211.63:086.82:48-0.75:328:39Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:388.810:4711.64:016.63:35-0.15:308:40First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:428.311:3311.65:016.14:250.75:298:41First Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:008.06:045.35:221.75:288:42First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:1911.612:278.07:024.16:232.75:278:44First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:0311.71:528.57:552.67:283.75:268:45Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:4611.93:099.48:430.98:334.65:258:46Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:2712.14:1610.49:29-0.69:355.35:248:47Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:0912.25:1511.310:13-2.010:345.95:238:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:5212.36:0911.910:58-3.011:306.25:228:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:3612.17:0112.411:43-3.55:218:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu5:2311.87:5112.612:256.412:28-3.55:208:52Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:1411.28:4012.71:216.51:15-3.15:198:53Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:0810.59:2712.52:206.42:03-2.35:188:54Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:079.610:1512.33:236.02:51-1.25:188:55Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:128.811:0112.14:305.53:420.25:178:56Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:278.011:4711.85:404.84:351.65:168:57Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:40 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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