Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 3:08 am (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:44 am (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:228.910:319.74:381.94:456.46:297:48Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:539.05:311.76:067.16:317:46Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:279.56:291.57:527.46:327:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:239.03:2910.07:281.29:107.26:337:42Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:279.14:1010.58:240.79:536.86:357:40Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:249.44:4210.99:150.110:246.36:367:38Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:159.85:0911.310:01-0.310:545.66:377:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:0210.35:3611.610:44-0.611:264.76:397:34New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:4910.76:0511.911:25-0.66:407:32New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:3711.06:3512.112:023.712:07-0.16:417:30New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:2911.27:0712.212:412.612:500.76:427:28Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:2311.17:4212.11:241.61:341.86:447:26Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:2210.98:2011.92:100.72:213.26:457:24Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:2710.69:0211.52:590.13:134.66:467:22First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:4310.39:5010.93:53-0.24:165.96:487:20First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:1410.24:52-0.25:386.86:497:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:5110.65:58-0.17:207.06:507:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:039.73:0411.17:060.08:486.56:527:13Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:229.53:5611.58:130.19:475.76:537:11Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:359.74:3711.79:120.110:324.96:547:09Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:379.95:0911.710:030.311:084.16:567:07Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:2910.25:3511.610:480.611:403.46:577:05Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:1610.45:5811.511:281.26:587:03Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:5910.56:2111.312:102.712:061.97:007:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:4110.56:4511.112:402.112:432.77:016:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:2410.57:1210.91:101.61:203.77:036:57Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:0810.57:4110.51:431.21:584.67:046:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:5510.48:1310.12:180.92:405.57:056:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:4710.28:489.62:580.93:296.47:076:51Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:4810.19:309.03:421.04:317.17:086:49Third Quarter30Sat
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 5:26 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 80% 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 (80% 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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