Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 48m at 2:27 am (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:54 am (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:5912.75:1610.712:356.97:364:20Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:4012.76:0010.112:13-1.61:277.07:374:20Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:2012.66:489.412:53-1.02:236.97:384:19Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:0112.47:428.71:35-0.23:246.67:394:19Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:4412.18:458.12:190.84:306.27:404:19First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:2711.910:017.63:071.95:345.57:414:19First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:1111.811:277.53:593.06:274.67:434:18First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:5411.64:574.17:103.67:444:18First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:557.912:3311.66:005.07:452.67:454:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:088.71:1011.57:055.88:171.57:454:18Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:069.51:4511.68:046.38:490.57:464:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:5310.42:1811.68:576.79:22-0.57:474:18Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:3311.22:5211.69:457.09:58-1.47:484:18Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:1211.93:2811.610:307.210:36-2.17:494:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:5112.44:0811.511:157.311:16-2.57:504:19Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:3212.84:5211.312:037.27:504:19Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:1413.15:4111.012:537.07:514:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:5813.26:3610.412:45-2.21:486.67:524:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:4313.27:409.71:32-1.42:496.17:524:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:3013.18:548.92:23-0.23:545.27:534:20Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:1813.010:238.43:171.25:024.17:534:21Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:0712.84:182.86:072.87:544:21Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:068.511:56 AM12.75:264.47:051.57:544:22Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:469.212:4312.56:415.67:550.37:554:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:0410.21:2912.37:566.48:40-0.77:554:23Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:0411.22:1212.09:046.99:21-1.47:554:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:5412.02:5411.710:027.110:00-1.87:554:25New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:3612.43:3511.410:537.210:37-1.87:564:25New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:1312.74:1611.011:407.111:14-1.77:564:26New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:4612.84:5810.612:237.07:564:27New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:1712.85:3910.11:066.87:564:28Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:40 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 87% 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 (87% 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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