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 7h 07m 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 - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:1511.46:1911.011:490.55:486:38New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:4511.28:0111.012:054.21:220.26:467:39Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:1710.88:4410.91:455.01:580.16:447:41Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:5210.49:3010.72:275.72:370.26:427:42Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:319.910:2110.43:146.23:200.56:407:43Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:159.311:2010.24:086.74:071.06:387:45First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:098.85:186.95:021.46:367:46First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:2610.111:17 AM8.46:446.86:021.86:347:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:2910.212:348.27:596.37:042.16:327:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:1910.41:478.58:475.58:042.26:307:50Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:5710.72:499.09:224.48:582.36:287:52Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:3011.13:449.79:553.39:462.56:267:53Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:0011.44:3510.410:282.010:322.96:247:55Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:3111.75:2411.111:040.611:173.36:227:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:0411.96:1411.611:43-0.66:207:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:4012.07:0511.912:034.012:24-1.56:187:59Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:1912.07:5812.012:494.61:08-2.16:178:00Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:0211.78:5412.01:395.31:56-2.26:158:02Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:4911.29:5411.72:345.92:46-1.96:138:03Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:4410.510:5911.53:386.33:40-1.26:118:04Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:499.64:546.34:40-0.36:098:06Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:0911.411:08 AM8.96:215.95:460.76:078:07Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:1411.412:408.67:425.06:551.66:068:09Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:1011.42:098.78:443.88:042.46:048:10Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:5511.53:249.29:322.79:063.06:028:11Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:3211.54:259.810:121.610:003.66:008:13Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:0311.45:1710.410:460.810:484.25:598:14New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:3111.36:0210.811:160.111:324.85:578:16New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:5911.16:4211.111:47-0.45:558:17New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:2810.87:1911.312:135.412:17-0.75:548:18New Moon30Sun
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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