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 2h 15m 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:1512.56:5311.712:081.312:400.36:457:40Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:5012.57:5211.712:552.41:24-0.66:437:41Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:2812.28:5311.61:433.72:11-1.26:417:42Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:1011.710:0011.32:364.93:01-1.36:397:44Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:5611.011:1611.03:366.03:54-0.96:377:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:5110.14:536.84:54-0.36:357:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:4411.011:00 AM9.36:347.06:000.36:337:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:0411.112:268.78:126.47:100.96:317:49Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:0411.41:538.69:175.58:181.36:297:51Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:4911.53:058.910:034.69:161.66:277:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:2311.54:049.410:403.710:061.96:267:54Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:4911.44:529.711:093.010:482.46:247:55Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:1011.35:3510.111:352.211:263.06:227:56New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:3011.26:1510.312:001.56:207:58New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:5211.06:5310.612:013.712:260.96:187:59New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:1610.97:3210.812:374.412:540.46:168:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:4310.68:1210.91:135.11:260.06:148:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:1210.38:5510.91:525.72:01-0.26:128:03Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:439.99:4310.92:346.42:40-0.26:118:05Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:179.510:3710.83:236.93:24-0.16:098:06Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:589.011:4010.74:237.34:140.26:078:08First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:558.55:407.45:110.66:058:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:4510.811:15 AM8.27:057.06:140.86:048:10First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:4411.012:418.38:096.27:181.16:028:12First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:3011.31:598.78:545.08:201.36:008:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:0811.63:079.59:333.69:161.65:588:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:4312.04:0810.310:122.110:092.15:578:16Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:1712.25:0611.010:510.510:592.95:558:17Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:5112.46:0311.611:32-0.911:493.75:538:19Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:2712.47:0012.012:14-2.05:528:20Full Moon30Sun
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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