Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:27 am (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 8:44 pm (12.0 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 - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:059.03:1811.08:281.69:334.37:086:49Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:049.63:4811.39:191.710:073.17:096:47Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:5710.34:1811.710:061.910:421.77:116:45New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:4811.04:5012.010:512.311:210.37:126:43New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:3811.65:2312.211:363.07:136:41New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:3111.96:0012.212:01-0.812:223.87:156:39Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:2512.16:4012.012:44-1.61:104.77:166:37Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:2212.07:2411.61:30-2.02:025.57:186:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:2311.88:1411.02:20-1.93:026.27:196:33Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:3011.59:1310.23:13-1.44:136.67:206:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:4411.310:269.44:11-0.65:416.57:226:29First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:5711.25:160.47:135.97:236:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:0011.36:261.28:244.97:256:25Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:268.82:4811.57:361.99:153.77:266:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:459.23:2611.58:402.59:562.77:286:22Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:499.73:5611.49:353.010:301.87:296:20Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:4310.24:2111.310:233.611:001.07:306:18Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:2810.74:4611.211:064.311:280.47:326:16Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:0911.05:1111.011:454.911:56-0.17:336:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:4611.25:3810.812:235.57:356:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:2311.46:0810.512:26-0.41:016.07:366:11Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:0011.46:4110.212:58-0.51:406.47:386:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:3911.47:179.71:34-0.52:236.77:396:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:2211.37:579.32:13-0.23:127.07:416:05Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:1011.28:458.82:560.24:107.17:426:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:0311.09:478.33:440.75:206.97:446:02Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:5811.011:058.04:371.36:326.47:456:00Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:4911.15:361.97:315.57:475:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:298.11:3411.36:392.58:164.27:485:57Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:478.61:1411.66:413.07:562.86:504:55Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:559.41:5011.97:403.68:341.26:514:54Waning Crescent31Mon
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 11:35 pm — 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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