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 2h 01m 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 - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:547.66:463.95:343.15:168:58Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:3111.51:317.77:422.96:394.45:158:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:1311.22:598.48:291.97:505.55:158:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:5111.04:089.29:071.08:586.25:149:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:2710.85:019.99:410.29:586.75:149:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:0110.75:4410.610:13-0.410:477.05:139:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:3510.56:1911.010:44-0.911:297.15:139:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:0910.46:5011.311:16-1.45:129:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:4410.37:2011.612:077.211:49 AM-1.75:129:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:2010.17:5011.812:437.212:25-1.85:129:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:0010.08:2212.01:217.01:03-1.85:129:05Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:429.78:5612.12:036.71:43-1.55:119:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:319.39:3212.22:486.32:24-1.05:119:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:268.910:1012.33:375.73:08-0.15:119:07Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:328.410:4912.34:314.93:551.15:119:07First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:488.011:3112.25:283.84:472.55:119:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:168.06:252.55:463.95:119:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:1512.21:518.57:211.16:555.35:119:09Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:0012.23:179.48:14-0.38:096.25:119:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:4812.14:2710.59:04-1.69:206.85:129:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:3612.15:2311.39:53-2.610:257.05:129:09Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:2612.06:1212.010:40-3.211:236.95:129:10Full Moon22Wed
23Thu4:1611.86:5712.411:26-3.45:129:10Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:0711.47:3912.612:186.712:11-3.25:139:10Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:0010.98:1812.61:116.312:56-2.65:139:10Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:5510.28:5612.62:045.81:41-1.75:139:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:539.59:3412.42:585.32:25-0.55:149:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:548.710:1112.23:534.73:100.95:149:10Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:028.110:4911.84:504.03:572.45:159:10Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:227.711:2811.45:463.24:484.05:159:09Third Quarter30Thu
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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