Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:08 am (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:4712.54:0611.211:157.011:06-2.17:345:10Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:1712.84:5511.211:546.311:48-1.97:335:12Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:4913.05:4711.012:375.57:325:13Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:2313.16:4310.712:31-1.21:234.67:305:15Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:5913.17:4410.11:15-0.12:133.77:295:16Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:3613.08:549.52:001.43:082.77:285:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:1712.710:189.12:503.24:061.87:265:20Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:0212.33:475.05:071.07:255:21Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:069.210:53 AM11.85:016.56:110.37:235:23Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:5610.011:51 AM11.46:347.57:12-0.37:225:24Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:1111.012:5311.08:087.78:08-0.87:205:26Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:0411.71:5310.99:197.48:59-1.17:185:27Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:4612.22:4810.810:116.99:44-1.27:175:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:2012.43:3810.710:546.410:26-1.17:155:31New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:4912.44:2510.611:315.811:05-0.77:145:32New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:1512.45:1010.512:055.37:125:34New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:3912.35:5510.212:394.87:105:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:0412.16:4110.012:190.71:134.27:095:37Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:3112.07:299.612:551.71:503.67:075:38Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:0011.78:229.31:322.82:293.17:055:40Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:3111.49:228.92:104.13:122.77:035:41First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:0610.910:368.82:515.44:002.37:015:43First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:4610.43:436.64:542.07:005:44First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:148.910:33 AM10.04:587.65:511.56:585:46First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:559.611:31 AM9.76:418.06:491.06:565:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:5610.312:329.88:097.97:430.36:545:49Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:3510.91:3010.09:007.58:33-0.46:525:50Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:0611.42:2310.49:367.09:19-0.96:515:52Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:3411.93:1310.910:116.210:03-1.26:495:53Full Moon29Tue
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 12:09 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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