Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 3:51 am (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:41 am (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:4110.95:2612.210:590.411:421.97:096:48Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:3711.25:5612.211:451.47:106:46Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:3211.36:2612.012:210.812:302.67:116:44Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:2811.46:5811.71:00-0.11:153.97:136:42Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:2411.37:3211.11:41-0.52:045.27:146:40Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:2311.18:0810.42:22-0.62:596.37:166:38Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:2910.98:509.63:06-0.44:077.27:176:36Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:4410.89:428.73:550.25:507.57:186:34Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:0610.84:510.87:477.27:206:32Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:1410.95:541.48:536.57:216:30Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:257.93:0311.07:031.89:345.87:236:28Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:468.13:3711.18:061.910:035.17:246:26Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:508.64:0311.29:002.010:274.37:256:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:419.14:2411.39:452.210:473.57:276:23Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:259.64:4311.310:242.511:082.57:286:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:0610.15:0411.411:013.011:331.57:306:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:4710.65:2711.411:373.67:316:17New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:2811.05:5211.412:020.512:144.47:336:15New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:1211.36:1911.312:34-0.312:545.37:346:13Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:0011.56:4911.01:10-1.01:376.27:356:11Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:5311.67:2310.71:51-1.42:257.07:376:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:5211.58:0310.22:37-1.53:247.67:386:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:0011.48:579.63:29-1.24:418.07:406:06First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:1711.44:28-0.76:187.77:416:04First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:2711.55:340.07:476.87:436:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:2111.86:440.58:445.57:446:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:308.83:0212.07:531.19:284.07:465:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:509.43:3612.28:551.710:072.47:475:58Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:5810.14:0712.39:502.410:441.07:495:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:5810.84:3612.310:403.311:19-0.27:505:55Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:5311.35:0512.111:284.311:55-1.17:525:53Full 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 6:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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