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 : 12:37 pm (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 54m at 5:28 am (9.8 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 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:5011.34:4610.911:295.711:33-0.76:534:52New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:2811.65:1810.712:086.16:554:50Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:0811.85:5310.412:10-0.912:516.56:564:49Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:5311.86:3310.012:50-1.01:406.76:584:47Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:4211.87:219.51:34-0.82:366.96:594:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:3611.88:239.02:23-0.33:436.77:014:44First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:3311.79:418.63:170.34:576.27:024:43First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:3011.811:108.54:191.16:075.27:044:42First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:2212.05:251.97:053.97:054:40Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:378.91:0812.26:322.77:542.37:074:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:549.61:5012.47:363.38:390.87:084:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:0010.52:3012.68:364.09:21-0.57:104:37Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:5911.43:0812.69:314.610:02-1.67:114:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:5312.03:4712.410:245.210:43-2.27:124:34Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:4412.54:2812.011:165.711:25-2.47:144:33Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:3312.75:1011.412:096.27:154:32Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:2212.75:5610.712:07-2.21:046.57:174:31Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:1012.66:459.912:50-1.62:046.67:184:30Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:0012.47:419.11:36-0.83:116.57:204:29Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:5012.18:478.32:230.34:276.27:214:28Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:4011.910:067.83:151.45:415.57:234:27Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:2911.711:377.74:122.66:424.77:244:26Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:1411.55:143.77:283.77:254:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:058.012:5411.46:204.58:042.87:274:25Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:168.71:2911.47:235.28:341.97:284:24Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:129.52:0111.48:195.79:021.07:294:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:5710.22:3211.39:086.19:300.17:314:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:3610.93:0311.39:516.510:00-0.67:324:22New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:1111.43:3511.210:326.810:33-1.27:334:21New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:4611.94:0811.111:127.011:09-1.67:354:21New 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 9:02 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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