Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 1:51 am (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 am (9.6 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:148.212:1412.15:434.37:152.17:364:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:329.012:5612.26:495.17:590.67:384:20Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:3810.01:3712.47:535.78:41-0.87:394:19Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:3611.12:1812.68:526.29:24-2.07:404:19Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:2812.03:0212.69:486.510:08-2.97:414:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:1712.73:4712.510:426.710:53-3.37:424:18Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:0613.14:3612.111:366.711:40-3.37:434:18Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:5413.45:2811.612:326.67:444:18Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:4213.46:2510.812:27-2.71:316.37:454:18Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:3013.37:289.91:16-1.72:355.87:464:18Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:1813.18:409.02:06-0.43:445.27:474:18Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:0712.810:058.33:001.14:554.47:484:18Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:5512.511:468.23:582.86:013.47:494:18Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:4312.25:034.36:582.37:494:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:278.712:2911.96:185.57:461.47:504:19Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:469.61:1111.67:346.48:260.67:514:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:4610.41:5011.38:426.99:010.07:514:19Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:3211.12:2611.19:387.19:33-0.57:524:20Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:1011.63:0110.910:247.310:04-0.87:534:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:4211.93:3710.711:037.310:36-1.07:534:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:1012.14:1310.511:387.311:09-1.17:544:21New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:3612.34:5110.312:137.17:544:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:0312.45:3110.012:496.97:544:22Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:3312.66:149.712:20-0.71:296.67:554:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:0512.77:019.312:57-0.22:126.17:554:24Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:4012.77:568.81:360.52:595.57:554:24Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:1612.69:018.42:181.53:514.77:564:25First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:5612.510:188.23:042.74:453.87:564:26First Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:3812.411:478.43:564.05:402.67:564:27First Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:2312.34:595.36:351.37:564:28First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:189.112:1012.36:126.47:290.17:564:28Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:00 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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