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 3h 13m at 2:27 am (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:54 am (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:597.76:412.55:495.45:169:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:0911.12:398.37:321.77:036.55:179:09Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:5310.73:569.28:180.98:257.25:179:09Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:3710.54:509.98:590.39:377.55:189:08Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:2110.45:3010.59:38-0.410:307.55:199:08Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:0310.36:0211.010:14-0.911:117.45:199:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:4310.36:2911.310:51-1.311:467.25:209:07New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:2310.36:5511.611:27-1.65:219:07New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:0310.37:2211.912:196.912:04-1.85:229:06New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:4610.27:5012.112:556.412:42-1.75:239:06Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:3310.08:2112.31:355.81:21-1.35:249:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:259.78:5412.52:185.12:02-0.55:259:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:229.39:2912.53:054.22:450.65:269:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:268.910:0712.53:553.23:302.15:279:03First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:418.510:4812.34:502.24:213.75:289:02First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:118.45:481.25:225.25:299:01First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:558.96:480.26:376.55:309:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:2611.83:269.87:47-0.88:027.25:318:59Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:2311.64:3010.78:44-1.69:217.35:328:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:2111.55:2011.49:37-2.110:257.05:338:57Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:1711.46:0111.910:26-2.411:196.55:348:56Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:1111.26:3712.111:12-2.45:358:55Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:0411.07:1112.312:075.911:56 AM-2.15:368:54Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:5610.67:4212.312:535.312:38-1.45:378:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:4810.28:1312.21:374.71:19-0.55:398:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:419.78:4412.02:214.11:590.75:408:51Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:369.19:1711.83:053.52:402.05:418:50Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:368.79:5111.43:513.03:233.45:428:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:458.310:2911.04:402.54:094.85:438:47Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:108.25:312.15:066.15:458:46Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:568.56:261.76:237.15:468:44Third Quarter31Sun
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 93% 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 (93% 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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