Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 1:14 pm (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:0010.57:5511.412:525.812:50-0.95:528:20Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:3410.28:3211.41:336.21:25-0.85:508:21Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:119.89:1211.32:156.42:02-0.65:498:22Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:529.39:5511.23:016.62:43-0.25:478:24Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:388.810:4111.13:546.63:270.35:468:25Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:328.311:3111.04:556.54:161.05:448:27First Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:407.96:016.15:101.75:438:28First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:2011.011:58 AM7.77:035.36:082.45:418:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:0711.01:188.07:534.37:103.15:408:31First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:4811.22:318.68:363.08:113.75:398:32Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:2711.43:349.59:151.69:084.25:378:33Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:0311.74:3010.49:540.110:024.75:368:34Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:4011.95:2311.210:35-1.310:545.25:348:36Full Moon13Sat
14Sun4:1912.06:1411.811:17-2.411:455.75:338:37Full Moon14Sun
15Mon5:0012.07:0612.312:01-3.15:328:38Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:4511.87:5812.512:376.012:47-3.35:318:40Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:3411.48:5012.61:326.21:35-3.15:308:41Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:2910.79:4412.52:326.22:25-2.45:288:42Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:309.910:3812.33:376.03:18-1.35:278:43Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:409.011:3312.14:515.54:140.05:268:44Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:028.36:084.75:141.45:258:46Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:2611.912:378.07:183.76:202.85:248:47Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:1611.82:128.38:162.57:303.95:238:48Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:0011.63:319.09:031.48:394.85:228:49Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:3911.44:349.89:430.59:415.55:218:50Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:1311.25:2510.410:17-0.210:356.05:208:51Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:4610.96:0810.910:48-0.811:216.45:198:52New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:1710.76:4411.311:19-1.15:198:53New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:5010.57:1611.512:036.611:50 AM-1.35:188:54New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:2410.27:4711.612:426.812:23-1.45:178:55New Moon30Tue
31Wed6:019.98:1811.71:216.812:58-1.35:178:56Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 4:59 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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