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 2h 46m 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 - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:059.48:5312.12:146.01:49-0.65:169:09Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:539.09:2612.12:555.52:280.15:179:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:478.610:0112.13:404.83:091.15:179:09Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:498.210:3812.14:304.03:532.35:189:08First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:028.011:1811.95:223.04:423.65:199:08First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:288.16:171.95:425.05:199:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:0211.92:008.77:120.76:546.15:209:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:5011.83:239.68:07-0.58:106.85:219:07Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:4111.84:2610.58:59-1.69:227.05:229:06Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:3411.95:1811.49:50-2.510:256.95:239:06Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:2711.96:0312.010:38-3.111:226.65:239:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:2111.86:4512.411:26-3.35:249:04Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:1611.57:2512.712:156.012:13-3.05:259:04Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:1211.18:0512.81:075.412:59-2.35:269:03Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:1010.58:4412.81:594.71:45-1.25:279:02Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:119.89:2312.62:534.02:320.25:289:01Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:169.110:0212.33:483.43:191.75:299:01Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:308.510:4411.84:442.74:103.45:309:00Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:578.211:2811.35:422.15:094.95:318:59Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:418.46:401.66:236.25:338:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:1610.83:129.17:361.07:526.95:348:57Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:0710.54:179.98:270.59:147.15:358:56Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:5810.25:0310.59:120.110:147.15:368:55Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:4610.15:3810.89:53-0.310:576.95:378:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:3010.16:0611.110:30-0.611:316.75:388:52New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:1110.16:2911.311:05-0.85:398:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:5010.16:5111.512:006.311:39 AM-0.95:418:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:3010.17:1511.712:305.912:14-0.85:428:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:1110.07:4111.91:025.412:50-0.55:438:47Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:559.98:1012.01:374.71:260.15:448:46Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:439.68:4212.12:164.02:040.95:468:45Waxing Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA