Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:51 am (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 8:18 pm (11.9 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:3411.58:218.52:110.33:576.66:534:51Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:2811.39:318.03:011.25:206.26:554:50Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:2211.110:537.73:562.16:295.66:564:48Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:1211.14:572.97:194.76:584:47Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:187.812:5411.16:013.67:553.86:594:45Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:318.41:3011.27:024.18:242.87:014:44Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:309.02:0211.37:564.58:521.87:024:43Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:189.82:3211.48:444.99:200.87:044:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:0010.53:0211.59:285.39:51-0.27:054:40New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:4011.13:3311.510:115.710:25-1.07:074:39New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:2011.74:0611.510:536.011:02-1.77:084:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:0212.14:4311.411:376.311:42-2.17:104:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:4612.45:2411.112:246.67:114:35Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:3412.56:1110.712:26-2.11:176.77:134:34Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:2412.57:0610.11:13-1.82:166.77:144:33Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:1712.48:119.42:03-1.13:246.37:164:32First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:1212.49:318.72:58-0.14:395.67:174:31First Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:0712.311:048.43:581.25:524.57:194:30First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:0012.35:042.46:543.27:204:29Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:408.712:4812.36:143.57:461.87:224:28Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:059.51:3212.37:234.48:310.57:234:27Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:1310.42:1212.38:285.29:11-0.67:244:26Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:1011.22:4912.19:255.79:49-1.37:264:25Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:5911.83:2611.810:186.210:26-1.77:274:24Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:4312.24:0311.411:076.511:02-1.87:284:24Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:2312.54:4110.911:546.811:39-1.67:304:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:0112.55:2110.412:416.97:314:22Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:3812.56:059.812:17-1.21:306.97:324:22Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:1512.46:539.212:56-0.62:216.77:344:21Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:5412.27:468.61:370.23:186.47:354:21Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:04 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 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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