Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 12:37 pm (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:5512.44:5011.011:405.711:32-0.97:345:10New Moon1Thu
2Fri6:2412.75:3810.912:194.97:335:12Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:5612.96:3010.712:12-0.41:024.07:325:13Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:2913.07:2610.312:530.51:483.17:305:15Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:0612.98:309.81:371.82:392.37:295:16Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:4612.79:439.42:243.33:341.67:285:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:3112.411:149.33:174.84:341.07:265:20First Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:2311.94:246.25:380.57:255:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:029.711:24 AM11.55:507.16:43-0.17:235:23Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:2910.512:3011.27:247.47:43-0.67:225:24Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:2711.31:3511.18:417.08:38-0.97:205:26Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:1111.92:3511.19:396.49:27-1.07:195:27Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:4812.33:2811.110:255.810:11-0.97:175:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:1912.44:1811.011:065.110:53-0.57:155:31Full Moon14Wed
15Thu5:4812.55:0610.811:444.511:320.17:145:32Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:1612.55:5210.612:213.97:125:34Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:4412.46:3910.212:101.012:583.37:105:35Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:1412.27:289.912:492.01:362.97:095:37Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:4511.98:209.51:273.12:172.67:075:38Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:2011.59:199.22:074.33:012.37:055:40Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:5811.010:318.92:525.53:492.27:035:41Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:4210.53:476.54:442.07:025:43Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:069.010:35 AM10.05:037.35:431.87:005:44Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:429.411:35 AM9.76:417.66:421.56:585:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:4210.012:379.78:027.47:361.06:565:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:2010.51:349.98:516.98:240.56:545:49Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:4911.02:2510.39:266.39:080.16:525:50Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:1411.43:1210.79:595.69:50-0.16:515:52New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:4011.83:5911.010:334.610:31-0.16:495:53New Moon29Thu
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 4:27 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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