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 2h 05m 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 - Mar 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:0810.911:459.43:216.24:151.26:485:54First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:5210.14:397.55:121.26:465:56First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:359.910:50 AM9.56:458.06:141.26:445:57First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:4710.612:009.18:257.77:141.06:425:59Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:3311.01:099.19:207.38:080.76:406:00Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:0711.32:069.39:556.88:540.56:386:02Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:3211.42:549.610:216.39:340.36:366:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:5311.53:369.910:415.810:110.26:346:05Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:1111.64:1610.211:035.110:450.46:326:06Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:3011.75:5710.312:284.37:307:08Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:5211.96:3910.512:190.812:583.47:287:09Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:1612.07:2510.512:541.51:312.47:267:10Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:4211.98:1510.41:302.52:081.57:247:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:1011.89:1210.32:093.72:500.77:227:13Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:4111.510:1710.12:515.13:370.27:207:15Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:1711.111:3810.03:406.44:30-0.17:187:16Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:0110.64:467.65:31-0.37:167:18Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:2210.211:05 AM10.16:228.26:38-0.47:147:19Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:5310.812:279.88:118.07:47-0.57:127:20Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:5011.41:519.99:257.28:52-0.77:107:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:3011.83:0410.210:156.19:49-0.77:087:23Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:0412.14:0710.610:564.910:40-0.57:067:25New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:3312.35:0510.911:353.611:260.17:047:26New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:0112.46:0011.012:122.57:027:28New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:2912.36:5311.012:101.112:501.57:007:29New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:5812.17:4611.012:522.31:280.76:587:30Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:2811.78:4010.81:353.62:070.26:567:32Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:0011.29:3810.62:214.92:470.06:547:33Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:3310.510:4210.43:106.13:300.16:527:35Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:119.84:127.14:170.56:507:36First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:0010.29:59 AM9.05:437.75:121.06:487:37First Quarter31Sun
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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