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 1h 38m 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 - Jun 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:409.68:5111.82:006.71:35-1.15:168:57Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:239.29:2711.82:436.62:14-0.75:158:58Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:108.710:0511.83:306.32:550.05:158:59Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:058.210:4511.84:215.83:390.85:149:00First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:107.811:2611.75:155.24:271.85:149:01First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:267.66:104.35:202.95:139:02First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:0811.712:517.87:033.16:204.05:139:02First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:5111.72:148.57:521.77:265.05:139:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:3311.83:279.48:390.28:335.85:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:1611.94:2810.49:25-1.29:376.35:129:04Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:0012.15:2311.310:10-2.410:366.65:129:05Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:4512.16:1312.010:56-3.211:326.65:129:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:3312.07:0212.511:42-3.75:119:06Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:2411.77:4812.812:276.512:29-3.65:119:07Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:1911.28:3412.91:236.21:17-3.15:119:07Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:1710.59:2012.92:215.82:05-2.25:119:08Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:209.710:0512.73:225.22:55-0.95:119:08Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:308.810:5012.54:274.53:460.65:119:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:498.111:3612.15:333.74:412.35:119:09Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:237.96:372.75:433.95:129:09Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:2111.82:048.27:341.86:545.25:129:09Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:0611.43:299.08:250.98:126.25:129:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:5011.14:349.89:080.29:256.75:129:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:3110.85:2310.59:46-0.410:257.05:139:10Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:1010.66:0211.010:21-0.811:127.15:139:10Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:4810.46:3511.310:54-1.111:527.05:139:10New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:2510.37:0211.511:27-1.35:149:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:0210.17:2811.612:276.912:01-1.45:149:10New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:419.97:5411.81:006.712:36-1.35:159:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:229.78:2211.91:366.41:12-1.15:159:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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