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 5h 59m at 2:29 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:39 pm (12.1 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 - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:2311.65:1710.011:011.310:513.75:518:21New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:4611.46:0310.411:290.511:334.55:498:22New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:0911.26:4610.811:56-0.25:478:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:3410.97:2611.112:145.312:25-0.75:468:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:0110.68:0511.312:546.012:56-1.05:448:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:3110.28:4511.41:366.61:29-1.15:438:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:049.79:2711.42:217.02:06-0.95:418:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:399.210:1411.33:117.32:47-0.65:408:31Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:208.711:0611.14:117.43:32-0.15:398:32Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:138.15:267.34:230.55:378:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:0111.110:26 AM7.76:486.95:191.15:368:35First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:5411.111:51 AM7.57:466.16:201.65:358:36First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:3911.21:147.78:255.17:212.25:338:37Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:1711.42:278.48:583.88:202.75:328:38Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:5011.73:319.29:322.29:153.45:318:40Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:2211.94:3010.110:080.610:074.15:308:41Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:5412.15:2511.010:45-1.010:584.95:288:42Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:2812.26:2011.811:26-2.311:495.75:278:43Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:0512.17:1612.312:08-3.25:268:45Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:4511.98:1112.512:426.412:53-3.65:258:46Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:3011.49:0812.61:386.91:41-3.55:248:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:2110.710:0712.52:407.22:31-2.95:238:48Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:209.811:0612.33:527.13:25-1.95:228:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:308.95:156.64:22-0.65:218:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:0512.210:55 AM8.16:395.75:250.75:208:51Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:0012.012:337.77:484.56:312.05:208:52Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:4711.92:097.98:413.27:393.25:198:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:2611.83:298.69:232.08:444.25:188:54Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:5911.64:349.49:590.99:425.05:178:55Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:2811.35:2810.110:300.010:355.85:178:56Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:5411.16:1310.710:58-0.711:226.45:168:57New Moon31Thu
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 6:04 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 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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