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 4h 16m 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 - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:3012.93:4612.110:537.010:49-3.07:564:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:1213.34:4011.711:456.511:35-2.57:564:30New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:5113.45:3511.112:376.07:564:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:3013.46:3210.412:20-1.71:305.47:564:32Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:0813.37:329.61:04-0.52:244.87:564:33Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:4613.08:388.91:490.93:204.17:564:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:2512.69:558.32:362.54:173.57:554:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:0512.211:318.23:264.25:152.87:554:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:4911.74:265.76:112.17:554:37First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:208.711:36 AM11.35:426.97:031.57:544:38Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:449.612:2411.07:137.67:480.87:544:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:4110.41:1210.88:327.88:290.37:534:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:2211.01:5710.79:287.89:06-0.27:534:42Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:5311.52:3810.710:097.69:42-0.67:524:44Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:2011.83:1810.710:427.410:16-0.97:524:45Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:4312.13:5810.711:127.010:51-1.07:514:46Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:0612.34:3810.611:446.611:27-0.97:504:48Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:3112.55:2110.512:186.07:494:49Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:5912.86:0710.312:04-0.612:575.37:494:51Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:3012.96:589.912:410.11:394.57:484:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:0312.97:569.51:211.12:253.77:474:53Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:3812.99:029.12:032.33:162.87:464:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:1712.710:228.82:493.84:121.97:454:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:0112.43:435.35:121.17:444:58Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:029.010:53 AM12.14:546.76:130.27:434:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:479.811:51 AM11.96:217.57:14-0.77:425:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:0110.712:5311.87:487.78:10-1.47:415:02Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:5311.61:5411.78:597.49:02-1.87:405:04Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:3512.22:5111.79:566.89:50-2.07:395:05New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:1212.73:4611.610:456.110:36-1.87:375:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:4612.94:4011.311:315.311:19-1.27:365:08New Moon31Tue
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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