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 2h 00m at 1:51 pm (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 pm (12.1 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:279.04:0911.48:491.310:174.47:086:48Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:279.44:3911.49:401.510:503.87:106:46Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:169.85:0211.310:231.811:173.27:116:44Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:5910.15:2211.211:012.211:412.57:126:42Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:3710.35:4311.111:372.77:146:40Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:1510.56:0511.012:061.912:113.37:156:39Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:5310.76:3110.912:331.412:454.07:176:37Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:3210.86:5910.61:040.91:214.77:186:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:1410.97:3010.31:370.52:005.47:196:33Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:0010.88:029.92:140.32:446.17:216:31Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:5210.78:399.52:560.33:356.77:226:29Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:5210.69:279.03:440.54:417.17:246:27Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:0010.64:390.76:037.27:256:25Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:1010.85:410.97:256.77:266:23Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:0711.26:471.08:255.87:286:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:198.92:5211.57:511.09:104.67:296:19Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:319.53:3111.98:511.19:513.27:316:17Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:3310.34:0612.39:451.310:311.87:326:16Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:3111.14:4112.510:361.911:120.47:346:14New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:2711.75:1612.611:252.611:54-0.87:356:12New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:2312.15:5412.412:143.57:376:10New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:1912.36:3312.112:37-1.61:044.57:386:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:1712.37:1611.51:21-1.91:595.57:396:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:1712.18:0310.72:08-1.83:006.27:416:05Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:2111.98:579.82:57-1.24:136.77:426:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:3111.710:038.93:51-0.45:446.77:446:02First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:4211.64:500.67:176.17:456:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:4411.55:551.58:245.27:475:58First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:578.12:3311.57:042.39:124.37:485:57Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:198.43:1111.58:102.89:493.47:505:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:239.03:4011.49:063.310:192.67:515:53Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:31 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 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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