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 2h 35m 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 - Jul 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:458.611:1612.64:545.14:100.55:169:09Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:148.011:5712.55:583.75:062.45:179:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:578.06:582.16:094.35:189:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:3812.32:448.77:520.77:235.95:189:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:2012.04:109.88:42-0.68:437.05:199:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:0311.75:1410.99:27-1.69:597.65:209:08Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:4611.36:0411.610:09-2.211:037.85:219:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:2911.06:4712.110:49-2.511:577.85:229:07New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:1210.67:2412.211:29-2.55:229:06New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:5610.37:5612.212:437.612:08-2.35:239:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:4010.08:2612.11:257.412:46-1.95:249:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:269.68:5411.92:047.01:25-1.45:259:04Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:139.29:2211.82:446.62:03-0.65:269:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:048.79:5111.73:266.02:420.35:279:03Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:008.210:2211.64:105.33:201.55:289:02Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:047.710:5411.44:574.54:002.95:299:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:217.411:2811.25:453.64:444.45:309:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:547.66:322.65:385.85:318:59First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:0310.92:388.37:191.56:497.15:328:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:4210.74:019.38:050.48:137.95:338:57Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:2310.64:5610.38:50-0.69:288.35:348:56Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:0810.75:3711.19:36-1.610:278.35:368:55Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:5510.86:1411.610:21-2.511:158.15:378:54Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:4411.06:4912.011:07-3.111:597.75:388:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:3511.27:2412.311:53-3.45:398:52Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:3011.17:5912.512:447.112:39-3.25:408:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:2710.98:3412.61:326.31:25-2.55:418:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:2910.49:1012.72:235.32:11-1.35:438:48Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:359.79:4612.63:184.12:580.35:448:47Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:509.010:2412.44:143.03:472.25:458:46Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:188.511:0512.15:131.84:434.25:468:44Third 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 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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