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 7h 03m 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 - May 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:3011.88:2812.41:125.31:26-2.75:508:21Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:1911.29:2512.32:085.72:15-2.45:498:23Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:1310.510:2412.03:106.03:07-1.65:478:24Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:159.611:2611.84:226.14:02-0.65:468:25First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:298.75:455.75:030.65:448:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:2811.611:58 AM8.27:074.96:091.85:438:28First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:2511.51:328.28:133.97:182.75:418:30Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:1311.52:558.69:042.88:253.55:408:31Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:5311.44:019.29:451.99:244.15:388:32Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:2611.24:549.910:181.010:164.75:378:33Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:5511.15:3910.410:470.311:015.25:368:35Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:2310.96:1810.811:15-0.211:425.75:348:36Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:5210.76:5311.111:44-0.65:338:37Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:2210.57:2611.312:206.012:14-0.95:328:39Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:5510.38:0011.412:586.312:47-1.15:318:40Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:309.98:3511.51:386.51:23-1.15:298:41Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:089.69:1411.62:206.62:01-0.95:288:42Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:509.29:5511.63:076.62:42-0.55:278:44Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:398.710:4011.54:006.43:270.15:268:45Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:388.211:2611.54:586.14:160.85:258:46Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:507.95:595.45:101.65:248:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:1311.512:117.96:574.46:102.55:238:48Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:5811.61:338.37:493.17:143.45:228:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:4111.82:489.08:361.78:184.25:218:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:2312.03:5410.09:200.19:194.85:208:52Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:0412.24:5310.910:04-1.310:175.35:198:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:4612.35:4711.710:48-2.511:135.75:198:54New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:2912.26:4012.311:33-3.25:188:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:1512.07:3112.612:076.012:19-3.55:178:56New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:0411.58:2212.81:036.11:06-3.35:178:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:5810.89:1212.72:016.11:54-2.65:168:58Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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