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 5h 57m 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 - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:3512.08:508.02:201.14:196.07:364:20Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:1811.910:057.63:062.25:195.37:374:20Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:0111.711:317.63:583.36:124.47:384:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:4411.64:564.36:553.47:404:19Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:578.012:2411.66:005.37:332.37:414:19Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:108.81:0311.67:046.08:091.17:424:19Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:069.71:3911.78:056.58:440.07:434:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:5310.62:1611.78:596.89:21-1.17:444:18Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:3411.42:5411.89:487.010:00-1.97:454:18New Moon9Mon
10Tue5:1512.13:3411.810:357.110:40-2.57:464:18New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:5612.64:1811.711:237.111:23-2.87:474:18New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:3813.05:0611.512:136.97:474:18Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:2113.25:5911.012:08-2.61:066.67:484:18Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:0613.36:5910.312:55-2.02:046.17:494:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:5113.28:079.51:44-1.03:075.47:504:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:3813.19:278.82:360.44:144.47:514:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:2712.911:018.43:322.05:223.37:514:19First Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:1612.74:353.76:242.17:524:20First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:468.712:0612.55:475.17:200.97:534:20Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:179.612:5412.27:056.28:08-0.17:534:20Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:2710.61:3911.98:206.88:51-0.87:544:21Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:2111.52:2211.79:247.19:31-1.37:544:21Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:0512.13:0311.410:187.210:07-1.57:544:22Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:4312.43:4211.011:057.210:43-1.57:554:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:1612.54:2210.711:477.111:19-1.37:554:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:4512.65:0310.312:266.97:554:24Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:1312.65:469.91:056.67:564:25Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:4212.66:329.512:31-0.41:466.27:564:26Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:1312.57:219.01:080.32:295.87:564:26Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:4712.48:178.51:461.33:155.37:564:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:2312.39:208.02:262.44:054.67:564:28Third 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 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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