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 (tomorrow) : 3:51 am (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 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 - Jan 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:2812.910:448.13:201.75:243.97:564:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:1112.64:183.66:232.67:564:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:348.311:53 AM12.25:265.37:141.57:564:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:169.112:3311.86:466.77:570.57:564:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:3010.31:1311.48:097.58:36-0.37:554:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:2511.21:5111.19:208.09:11-0.87:554:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:0711.92:2910.810:168.19:45-1.17:554:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:4212.23:0710.611:008.110:18-1.37:554:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:1212.43:4410.411:368.010:53-1.47:544:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:3712.44:2310.312:087.87:544:39Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:0212.55:0310.112:397.67:534:41Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:2712.55:459.912:03-1.11:137.27:534:42Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:5612.56:309.512:40-0.71:506.77:524:43Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:2612.67:209.11:170.02:326.07:524:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:5712.58:198.61:550.93:195.27:514:46Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:3012.49:308.22:342.24:084.27:504:47Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:0512.210:578.23:183.75:003.07:494:49Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:4212.04:115.35:541.77:494:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:408.711:24 AM11.95:206.86:470.37:484:51Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:219.712:1111.86:448.07:40-1.07:474:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:3210.91:0211.98:078.58:31-2.17:464:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:2411.91:5611.99:178.59:21-2.97:454:56Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:0812.62:5212.010:148.210:10-3.47:444:57New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:4813.13:4811.911:067.610:57-3.37:434:59New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:2613.34:4511.711:556.911:44-2.97:425:00New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:0313.45:4311.212:466.17:415:02Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:4013.46:4310.512:31-1.91:375.27:405:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:1613.27:489.71:16-0.52:314.37:395:05Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:5212.98:599.02:021.23:263.57:375:06First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:2912.510:268.62:503.14:232.77:365:08First Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:0811.93:445.05:201.97:355:09First Quarter31Thu
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 12:45 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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