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 : 1:14 pm (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 6:10 am (9.6 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:2811.85:161.87:113.96:524:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:378.81:1611.96:272.78:022.66:544:51Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:599.31:5711.97:333.58:441.46:554:50Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:0510.12:3211.98:334.29:210.46:574:48Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:0010.83:0311.79:264.89:54-0.36:584:47Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:4811.33:3411.510:135.410:26-0.87:004:45Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:3011.64:0411.110:585.910:58-1.17:014:44Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:0911.94:3710.811:406.311:32-1.17:034:42Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:4512.05:1210.412:236.77:044:41Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:2212.05:509.912:07-1.01:076.97:064:40Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:0011.96:329.412:44-0.61:556.97:074:38Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:4111.87:208.81:24-0.12:496.97:094:37Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:2511.68:178.32:070.63:506.67:104:36Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:1111.59:267.82:541.44:576.17:124:35Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:5811.410:477.63:462.35:575.37:134:34Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:4411.54:433.16:444.37:154:33Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:107.912:2511.65:453.97:233.17:164:31Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:258.61:0311.76:474.68:001.87:184:30Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:279.51:4011.97:475.28:360.47:194:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:2110.42:1612.18:415.79:14-0.97:204:28Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:0911.32:5312.29:336.19:54-2.07:224:28New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:5712.13:3312.210:236.410:37-2.87:234:27New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:4412.64:1612.111:136.611:21-3.27:254:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:3212.95:0311.812:066.77:264:25Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:2213.15:5611.212:07-3.01:026.77:274:24Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:1213.16:5510.412:56-2.42:046.47:294:23Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:0313.08:039.51:47-1.43:135.97:304:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:5512.89:248.72:40-0.14:275.17:314:22First Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:4712.610:598.33:381.55:404.07:334:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:3812.44:433.06:432.87:344:21First Quarter30Thu
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 9:42 am — 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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