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 6h 15m 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 - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:5010.710:399.74:31-0.35:376.67:086:49First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:0910.85:370.27:086.27:096:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:029.32:1411.16:460.78:235.37:106:45Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:289.43:0411.47:541.09:184.17:126:43Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:449.73:4311.78:561.410:032.97:136:41Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:4910.24:1711.89:511.810:421.97:156:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:4510.74:4811.810:402.411:181.07:166:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:3511.05:1711.711:253.111:520.37:176:35Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:2111.35:4711.412:073.97:196:34Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:0611.46:1911.112:26-0.212:504.67:206:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:4911.46:5310.71:01-0.41:335.37:226:30Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:3311.37:2910.21:38-0.32:196.07:236:28Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:2011.18:109.62:17-0.13:096.57:246:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:1010.98:589.02:590.44:106.87:266:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:0710.69:578.43:471.05:266.87:276:22Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:0910.54:411.66:556.57:296:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:0810.55:402.28:005.87:306:18Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:308.01:5610.76:442.68:425.07:326:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:458.32:3410.97:442.99:134.17:336:15Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:478.93:0711.28:393.19:423.07:346:13Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:399.63:3611.49:283.410:121.87:366:11Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:2710.34:0611.610:143.710:450.57:376:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:1211.04:3711.810:574.211:20-0.67:396:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue5:5711.65:1111.911:414.711:59-1.57:406:06New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:4512.05:4811.912:275.37:426:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:3512.36:2911.612:41-2.11:155.87:436:02Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:2712.37:1511.21:26-2.32:086.27:456:01Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:2312.28:0910.52:15-2.03:096.57:465:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:2412.08:129.82:07-1.43:206.56:484:57First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:2811.99:309.03:05-0.44:436.16:494:56First Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:3111.811:038.64:080.76:055.16:514:54First Quarter31Tue
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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