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 (tomorrow) : 2:27 am (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 8:44 pm (12.0 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 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:0110.64:276.45:051.46:485:54Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:529.711:01 AM9.96:057.16:091.46:465:56Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:1310.212:099.67:437.07:101.36:445:57Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:0810.71:149.58:486.68:041.16:425:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:4711.12:109.69:336.18:500.96:406:00Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:1611.32:579.810:065.79:290.86:386:02Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:3911.43:3910.110:325.210:050.86:366:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:5911.45:1810.311:564.611:391.07:347:05New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:1911.65:5610.412:214.07:327:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:4211.76:3610.512:131.312:503.37:307:07New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:0711.77:1710.512:471.81:222.67:287:09Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:3511.78:0210.51:232.51:581.97:267:10Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:0611.68:5210.42:013.32:381.37:247:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:3911.49:4810.22:414.33:230.97:227:13Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:1711.010:5510.03:285.44:140.67:207:15First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:0210.64:256.45:120.47:187:16First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:1510.011:01 AM10.25:417.16:160.37:167:18First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:4310.312:1410.07:127.27:230.17:147:19Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:5410.81:3210.08:346.68:27-0.27:127:20Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:4511.42:4310.49:355.79:25-0.37:107:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:2611.93:4710.810:234.510:18-0.37:087:23Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:0212.24:4511.211:073.411:070.17:067:25Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:3712.55:4011.411:492.211:540.87:047:26Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:1112.56:3411.512:301.37:027:28Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:4612.47:2811.412:401.71:120.67:007:29Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:2212.18:2211.21:252.81:540.26:587:30Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:5911.69:1910.92:134.02:380.16:567:32Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:3910.910:2110.53:045.13:230.36:547:33Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:2410.211:3210.34:046.04:130.76:527:35Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:169.45:206.75:091.26:507:36Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:5510.211:21 AM8.87:016.86:111.66:487:37Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:35 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 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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