Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:38 am (4.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 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 - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:3812.53:2211.210:528.010:34-2.67:345:10New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:0512.74:1411.411:297.311:18-2.67:335:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:3413.05:0811.312:106.37:325:13New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:0313.16:0511.012:00-2.012:545.27:305:15Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:3413.27:0710.412:43-0.91:424.07:295:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:0613.28:159.81:260.62:332.87:275:18Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:4113.09:349.32:122.63:271.77:265:20First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:1812.611:159.13:014.74:250.87:255:21First Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:0012.04:026.65:260.27:235:23First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:219.710:51 AM11.45:318.16:29-0.37:225:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:5410.811:53 AM10.87:318.67:29-0.77:205:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:5211.71:0010.49:038.38:25-0.97:185:27Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:3512.22:0410.310:007.89:14-1.17:175:29Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:1012.43:0010.310:417.29:58-1.07:155:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:3912.43:4910.311:156.610:38-0.87:145:32Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:0312.34:3410.311:456.111:14-0.47:125:34Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:2212.25:1710.112:145.47:105:35Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:4112.16:019.912:434.77:085:37Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:0212.06:479.712:221.21:153.97:075:38Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:2511.97:369.412:552.31:493.27:055:40Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:5011.78:319.11:293.62:262.57:035:41Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:1711.39:358.92:035.03:082.07:015:43Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:4610.910:598.92:426.33:551.67:005:44Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:1910.43:327.64:481.36:585:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:079.310:02 AM9.95:018.65:480.86:565:48Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:4410.111:06 AM9.77:198.96:490.26:545:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:2910.812:209.88:418.67:48-0.56:525:51Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:0011.41:2710.19:188.18:41-1.16:505:52Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:2611.82:2710.69:507.39:29-1.66:495:54Waning Crescent29Sun
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 1:23 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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