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 4h 13m at 1:51 am (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 am (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:1411.66:2811.811:19-2.511:536.45:158:58Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:5611.67:1512.212:02-3.15:158:59Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:4311.48:0112.512:446.512:47-3.35:149:00Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:3411.08:4912.71:376.41:35-3.05:149:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:3010.49:3712.72:356.12:24-2.25:139:01Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:339.710:2612.63:385.63:15-1.15:139:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:458.911:1612.54:464.94:100.35:139:03Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:098.25:563.95:091.85:129:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:0612.312:458.17:022.86:153.35:129:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:5512.12:228.58:011.67:274.65:129:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:4211.93:439.38:510.58:395.55:129:06Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:2511.64:4610.29:35-0.49:466.15:119:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:0511.45:3810.910:14-1.010:446.45:119:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:4311.16:2111.310:50-1.411:346.65:119:07New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:2010.76:5711.611:24-1.65:119:08New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:5810.47:2911.712:186.711:58 AM-1.65:119:08New Moon16Sun
17Mon5:3610.17:5911.812:596.712:33-1.55:119:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:179.88:2811.91:386.61:10-1.25:119:09Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:009.48:5911.92:196.41:47-0.75:129:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:468.99:3311.93:016.02:25-0.15:129:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:378.410:0911.83:475.63:050.85:129:09Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:347.910:4611.74:365.03:471.85:129:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:417.611:2611.65:274.34:332.95:139:10First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:587.56:183.45:264.15:139:10First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:0611.51:247.87:092.46:285.25:139:10First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:4911.42:458.67:561.27:376.15:149:10Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:3111.43:519.58:42-0.18:456.65:149:10Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:1511.54:4510.59:27-1.29:476.95:159:10Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:0011.75:3311.310:12-2.310:446.95:159:10Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:4711.86:1711.910:58-3.011:376.75:169:09Full Moon30Sun
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 4:00 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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