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 4h 25m at 3:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:08 pm (12.1 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 - May 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:5410.49:3711.52:107.32:14-1.95:518:20Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:3110.110:3611.43:047.83:02-1.75:508:22Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:199.511:4311.44:118.03:57-1.35:488:23Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:288.95:367.84:57-0.65:478:25Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:4811.411:02 AM8.47:057.06:030.15:458:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:4211.612:418.38:095.77:110.95:448:27Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:2511.82:108.68:574.18:151.75:428:29Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:0112.13:279.39:392.49:142.65:418:30Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:3312.24:3410.110:170.710:093.65:398:31Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:0412.35:3410.910:55-0.811:014.65:388:33New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:3612.26:3011.511:33-1.911:525.65:378:34New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:0811.97:2311.912:10-2.65:358:35New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:4311.48:1412.212:446.512:49-2.75:348:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:2010.89:0412.21:387.11:29-2.55:338:38Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:0010.09:5512.02:377.52:12-1.95:318:39Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:469.310:4711.73:447.62:57-1.15:308:40Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:408.511:4111.45:077.43:46-0.15:298:42First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:497.86:356.84:400.95:288:43First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:3311.211:13 AM7.37:416.05:391.85:278:44First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:1811.112:447.18:275.16:402.75:268:45First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:5511.12:097.59:004.07:413.65:258:46Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:2611.13:198.19:272.98:374.45:248:47Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:5211.14:178.99:511.89:285.15:238:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:1711.15:079.710:160.610:155.95:228:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:4311.15:5110.410:44-0.511:006.55:218:51Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:0911.06:3311.111:15-1.511:447.15:208:52Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:3711.07:1511.611:49-2.35:198:53Full Moon27Tue
28Wed5:0810.87:5912.012:297.612:28-2.85:188:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:4410.78:4512.21:167.91:10-3.05:188:55Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:2710.49:3412.22:088.01:56-2.95:178:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:179.910:2412.23:067.92:45-2.45:168:57Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 6:37 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 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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