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 3h 14m 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 - Aug 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:2610.07:3711.712:446.712:21-1.35:488:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:0710.08:0411.91:156.312:57-1.15:508:41Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:519.88:3212.01:505.71:35-0.75:518:39Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:399.69:0312.02:295.02:130.25:528:38Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:349.29:3512.03:124.12:541.35:538:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:368.810:1011.94:003.23:372.85:558:35First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:518.610:4911.74:522.24:274.35:568:33First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:208.65:481.25:305.95:578:32First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:049.26:470.16:507.05:598:30Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:2511.23:3310.17:47-0.88:187.56:008:28Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:2411.24:3411.08:45-1.79:347.56:018:27Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:2411.25:2111.69:39-2.310:347.06:028:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:2211.36:0112.010:30-2.611:256.46:048:23Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:1911.36:3812.311:19-2.66:058:22Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:1411.27:1212.312:125.712:05-2.26:068:20Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:0910.97:4612.312:574.912:49-1.46:088:18Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:0410.58:1912.11:424.21:33-0.36:098:16Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:0110.08:5211.92:283.52:161.16:108:15Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:019.49:2611.53:142.83:012.76:128:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:089.010:0211.04:032.33:494.36:138:11Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:298.710:4310.44:531.94:475.86:148:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:128.95:481.66:086.96:168:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:519.56:451.38:007.46:178:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:279.43:5610.27:421.09:267.36:188:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:299.24:4010.78:360.610:187.06:208:02Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:269.35:1211.09:230.310:536.76:218:00Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:169.55:3811.210:06-0.111:196.36:227:58Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:599.86:0111.310:44-0.411:425.86:247:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:4010.06:2211.411:21-0.56:257:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:2010.36:4611.612:085.211:58 AM-0.46:267:52New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:0310.47:1111.712:384.512:340.06:287:50New Moon31Fri
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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