Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 1:14 pm (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:2911.65:5110.711:120.211:234.35:518:21Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:5811.46:3411.011:44-0.45:498:22Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:2911.17:1511.312:074.912:16-0.75:478:24Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:0110.77:5411.412:495.512:49-0.95:468:25Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:3510.38:3211.41:325.91:23-0.95:448:27Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:129.99:1311.42:176.32:01-0.75:438:28Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:539.39:5611.33:056.52:41-0.25:428:29Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:398.810:4311.14:006.63:250.35:408:31Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:348.211:3411.05:046.54:131.05:398:32Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:407.86:156.15:061.75:378:33Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:2510.911:57 AM7.67:185.46:052.45:368:34Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:1211.01:157.78:064.57:063.05:358:36Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:5411.12:258.38:443.48:053.55:338:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:3111.33:269.19:192.19:024.05:328:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:0611.54:2010.09:550.89:544.45:318:40Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:4011.75:1110.810:32-0.510:444.95:308:41New Moon16Fri
17Sat4:1611.86:0111.511:11-1.711:335.45:298:42New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:5411.96:5112.111:53-2.65:278:43New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:3611.77:4212.412:245.812:37-3.05:268:44Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:2211.48:3412.61:166.11:24-3.15:258:46Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:1310.99:2712.52:136.22:13-2.65:248:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:1010.110:2212.43:166.23:05-1.85:238:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:179.311:1812.34:275.84:00-0.65:228:49First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:358.55:455.25:000.75:218:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:1412.112:078.07:004.26:052.05:208:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:0712.01:448.28:033.07:143.25:208:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:5411.93:098.88:541.88:234.25:198:53Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:3611.74:179.59:360.89:274.95:188:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:1211.55:1310.310:13-0.110:235.55:178:55Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:4611.36:0010.810:46-0.711:126.05:178:56Full Moon30Fri
31Sat4:1811.06:4011.211:18-1.111:576.35:168:57Full Moon31Sat
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 9:42 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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