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 58m 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 - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:3010.311:06 AM8.47:567.66:151.46:467:39First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:4310.512:298.19:107.07:221.66:447:40First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:3010.71:498.29:516.38:231.66:427:42Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:0310.92:528.610:195.79:151.56:407:43Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:2711.13:439.110:414.99:591.56:387:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:4811.24:289.611:004.110:381.76:367:46Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:0811.45:1110.111:233.111:162.16:347:47Full Moon7Sun
8Mon5:2911.55:5410.511:511.911:532.86:327:49Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:5311.66:3910.912:220.86:307:50Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:1911.67:2711.212:313.612:57-0.26:287:52Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:4811.58:1911.31:124.61:36-1.06:267:53Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:2011.39:1611.31:565.72:19-1.56:257:54Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:5610.910:2111.12:466.63:07-1.56:237:56Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:3910.411:3711.03:487.44:02-1.36:217:57Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:369.75:097.85:04-0.86:197:59Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:0211.110:57 AM9.06:537.66:12-0.26:178:00Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:1211.312:338.78:216.67:230.26:158:01Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:0311.62:038.99:165.48:290.76:138:03Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:4211.93:189.49:594.09:281.26:128:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:1412.04:2310.010:372.610:201.96:108:06Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:4212.05:1910.511:121.311:072.86:088:07New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:0912.06:1210.911:460.211:523.86:068:08New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:3611.87:0211.212:20-0.66:048:10New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:0511.47:5111.412:374.812:54-1.16:038:11Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:3510.98:3811.51:225.71:29-1.36:018:13Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:0710.39:2711.42:116.52:07-1.15:598:14Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:439.710:1911.23:057.12:48-0.75:588:15Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:249.011:1711.04:117.53:33-0.15:568:17First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:158.35:447.54:240.65:548:18First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:2010.810:26 AM7.77:297.15:221.35:538:19First Quarter30Tue
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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