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 1h 18m 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 - Jul 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:3411.23:459.28:440.58:386.55:179:09Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:1411.34:3910.29:25-0.79:396.85:179:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:5611.45:2611.010:08-1.710:347.05:189:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:3911.56:0911.710:51-2.611:266.95:199:08New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:2411.66:5212.211:35-3.25:199:08New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:1311.57:3512.612:166.712:21-3.35:209:07New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:0611.28:1812.81:086.31:07-3.05:219:07Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:0310.79:0112.92:025.71:55-2.35:229:06Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:0610.09:4512.92:595.02:44-1.15:239:06Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:149.310:2912.74:004.23:360.45:239:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:328.611:1612.55:033.34:312.15:249:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:058.26:082.45:343.85:259:04First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:0412.11:508.57:101.46:475.25:269:03First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:5411.83:229.38:070.58:086.15:279:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:4311.44:3010.28:57-0.39:256.65:289:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:3111.15:2210.99:42-0.810:296.75:299:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:1610.86:0411.410:22-1.211:206.75:309:00Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:5810.66:3911.610:59-1.35:318:59Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:3910.47:0811.712:026.611:35 AM-1.35:328:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon5:1910.27:3411.712:396.412:10-1.25:348:57Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:599.97:5811.71:136.212:45-0.95:358:56Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:419.78:2511.81:475.81:21-0.45:368:55Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:269.48:5411.82:235.41:570.25:378:54Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:139.09:2611.73:034.92:341.15:388:53Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:058.610:0011.63:454.33:132.15:398:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:048.210:3711.44:323.73:553.35:418:50Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:138.011:1611.15:223.04:434.55:428:49Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:368.16:142.25:435.65:438:48Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:0011.02:048.77:081.26:566.55:448:47Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:4810.93:219.58:010.28:137.05:458:45Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:3811.04:1810.48:53-0.89:217.15:478:44Waning Crescent31Fri
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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