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 1h 14m 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 - Sep 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:0610.04:2311.28:540.010:075.46:287:49Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:0910.15:0011.49:470.010:494.76:307:47Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:0410.25:2911.410:320.211:254.16:317:45New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:5110.45:5311.411:120.611:563.56:327:43New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:3410.46:1611.311:501.26:337:41New Moon5Tue
6Wed6:1610.46:4011.312:262.912:261.86:357:39New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:5710.37:0711.212:572.41:012.66:367:37Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:3910.27:3711.01:291.91:383.56:377:35Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:2310.18:0910.72:041.52:164.36:397:33Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:129.98:4510.32:431.32:575.26:407:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:069.69:259.93:261.33:456.06:417:29First Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:109.410:129.44:141.34:456.76:437:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:289.45:091.46:047.06:447:25First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:469.76:101.47:316.96:457:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:219.02:4410.17:121.28:356.46:477:21Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:299.23:2510.68:110.99:205.66:487:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:309.73:5811.19:050.69:594.66:497:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:2610.34:3011.59:540.510:373.46:517:15Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:1810.95:0111.910:400.611:162.16:527:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:1011.45:3412.211:251.111:570.96:537:11Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:0311.76:1012.312:101.86:557:09Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:5811.86:4812.312:40-0.112:572.86:567:07Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:5511.77:3012.01:26-0.81:463.86:577:05Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:5511.48:1511.52:14-1.12:394.96:597:03Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:0211.19:0710.83:06-1.03:425.87:007:01Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:1810.810:0910.04:03-0.54:596.47:016:59Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:4110.75:060.16:346.47:036:57Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:5710.96:140.78:035.87:046:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:529.12:5411.17:241.29:064.97:066:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:129.23:3811.38:291.59:524.07:076:51Waning Crescent30Sat
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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