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 4h 34m 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:1110.312:388.48:286.47:161.96:467:39Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:0610.61:538.59:245.78:182.06:447:40Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:4510.72:568.810:025.19:112.16:427:42Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:1410.93:479.310:314.49:552.16:407:43Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:3711.04:319.710:553.610:352.36:387:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:5911.15:1110.111:192.911:122.56:367:46New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:2311.25:5010.511:452.011:482.96:347:47New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:4811.36:3110.812:151.26:327:49New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:1611.37:1311.112:253.512:490.46:307:50New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:4611.37:5911.21:044.11:26-0.26:287:51Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:2011.18:4911.21:464.82:07-0.76:277:53Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:5710.89:4411.12:325.62:53-0.86:257:54Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:4010.410:4711.03:266.23:44-0.76:237:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:339.811:5810.94:326.74:41-0.36:217:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:439.35:536.85:450.16:197:58First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:1011.112:089.07:196.26:540.66:178:00First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:1211.41:349.18:305.28:010.96:158:01Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:0111.72:519.59:233.99:031.36:138:03Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:4211.93:5810.110:082.69:581.86:128:04Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:1812.14:5610.710:481.310:492.46:108:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:5212.25:5011.111:270.211:383.16:088:07Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:2612.06:4111.412:05-0.66:068:08Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:0011.77:3111.612:254.012:43-1.06:048:10Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:3611.38:2011.61:124.81:22-1.26:038:11Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:1510.79:0911.52:015.52:02-1.06:018:12Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:5610.010:0011.32:556.12:44-0.65:598:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:419.310:5511.03:566.53:290.15:588:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:358.611:5510.85:106.64:190.85:568:17Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:428.06:386.45:151.65:548:18Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:5510.712:007.77:525.86:172.35:538:19Third Quarter30Thu
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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