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 23m at 1:51 am (7.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 am (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:0711.31:3910.88:386.48:32-0.76:475:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:4911.92:4111.09:315.59:23-0.86:455:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:2612.23:3811.110:164.610:10-0.56:435:58Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:5912.44:3111.210:583.710:550.06:425:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:3012.55:2211.111:382.911:370.86:406:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:0212.46:1210.912:172.36:386:02Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:3412.27:0210.612:191.812:571.86:366:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:0811.97:5410.31:012.91:381.56:346:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:4311.49:509.91:454.13:211.47:327:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:2210.810:559.63:335.34:071.57:307:08Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:0610.24:306.34:591.77:287:09Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:169.510:59 AM9.65:477.05:571.87:267:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:509.612:039.17:307.16:591.97:247:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:0110.01:139.08:546.88:001.77:227:14Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:4610.42:179.29:446.38:541.57:207:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:1910.73:119.510:175.79:401.37:187:17Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:4411.03:589.910:445.010:211.17:167:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:0811.34:4110.311:104.211:001.17:147:19New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:3211.55:2310.711:393.311:381.47:127:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:5811.86:0711.012:122.47:107:22New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:2711.96:5311.212:171.812:481.47:087:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:5812.07:4211.212:572.51:270.67:067:25Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:3311.98:3511.11:393.42:110.07:047:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:1111.79:3410.92:254.42:58-0.37:027:28Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:5411.210:4110.63:175.43:51-0.47:007:29First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:4610.74:196.24:50-0.26:587:31First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:0110.510:50 AM10.05:396.75:550.16:567:32First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:2610.712:099.67:136.67:040.46:547:34First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:3711.01:339.58:355.98:120.66:527:35Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:2911.42:499.89:344.89:130.86:507:36Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:1011.73:5310.210:203.710:061.06:487:38Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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