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 2h 19m 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:5510.32:2512.28:354.19:14-0.36:534:52Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:4911.33:0112.49:264.79:54-1.66:544:51New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:4212.03:4012.510:175.310:37-2.66:564:49New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:3412.54:2112.411:085.811:21-3.16:574:48New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:2712.85:0612.012:006.36:594:46Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:2112.85:5611.412:08-3.112:576.67:004:45Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:1612.76:5210.612:57-2.52:006.77:024:43Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:1312.57:569.61:48-1.63:136.57:034:42First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:1112.29:138.82:43-0.44:355.97:054:41First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:0912.010:458.23:421.05:544.97:064:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:0311.94:472.36:573.87:084:38First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:248.312:4911.85:573.57:472.67:094:37Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:508.91:2811.67:074.58:271.67:114:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:589.62:0111.48:105.29:010.77:124:34Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:5310.42:3011.39:055.89:310.07:144:33Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:3811.02:5911.19:536.39:59-0.57:154:32Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:1611.43:2810.910:356.710:28-0.97:164:31Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:4911.73:5910.711:137.010:58-1.17:184:30Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:2111.94:3210.411:517.211:32-1.17:194:29Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:5212.05:0710.112:297.37:214:28Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:2612.15:459.812:07-1.01:117.27:224:27Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:0312.16:289.312:45-0.81:567.17:244:26Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:4212.17:178.91:26-0.32:486.87:254:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:2412.18:198.42:100.43:456.37:264:25Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:0712.19:358.02:571.34:445.57:284:24Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:5012.111:027.93:502.35:404.47:294:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:3312.14:493.56:323.07:304:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:308.412:1612.25:544.67:191.47:324:22Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:519.412:5812.47:025.58:04-0.27:334:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:5810.51:4012.68:076.28:48-1.67:344:21Waning Crescent30Wed
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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