Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 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 - Mar 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:0611.212:4810.58:197.77:59-0.96:475:55Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:5311.81:5710.59:216.98:54-1.16:455:56Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:3012.22:5710.710:076.19:44-1.16:435:58New Moon3Sat
4Sun5:0212.43:5210.810:475.210:28-0.76:415:59New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:3012.44:4310.811:244.411:10-0.16:406:01New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:5712.35:3210.712:003.66:386:02New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:2312.26:2010.512:352.96:366:04Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:4911.97:1010.212:281.91:122.36:346:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:1711.68:029.91:073.11:491.96:326:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:4811.29:009.71:484.52:301.66:306:08Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:2110.611:089.53:325.74:141.57:287:09First Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:5910.04:276.95:041.57:267:11First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:379.510:47 AM9.45:497.76:021.57:247:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:199.811:50 AM8.98:027.97:041.47:227:14First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:2710.31:038.89:267.58:051.27:207:15Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:0810.72:099.010:067.08:590.87:187:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:3811.13:059.410:316.59:460.47:167:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:0211.43:539.910:545.710:290.17:147:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:2511.64:3910.411:204.811:090.27:127:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:4911.95:2610.811:503.811:490.57:107:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:1512.16:1411.112:242.67:087:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:4312.27:0511.212:291.31:031.47:067:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:1412.28:0011.21:112.31:440.47:047:27Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:4812.19:0011.01:553.62:29-0.47:027:28Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:2511.810:0710.82:434.93:18-0.77:007:29Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:0711.211:2810.63:396.24:13-0.86:587:31Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:5810.54:517.25:14-0.56:567:32Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:0610.611:06 AM9.86:307.66:22-0.26:547:34Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:3211.012:319.38:177.27:330.16:527:35Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:3111.51:579.39:276.28:390.26:507:36Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:1411.83:109.610:145.29:370.46:487:38Waning Crescent31Sat
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 11:06 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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