Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 4:38 am (4.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 26m 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 - Mar 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:5012.13:2211.110:246.310:14-1.76:475:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue5:1612.44:1711.411:015.010:57-1.26:455:57New Moon2Tue
3Wed5:4312.75:1411.511:413.611:40-0.36:435:58New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:1112.96:1211.312:242.26:415:59Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:4212.97:1411.012:231.11:091.06:396:01Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:1512.78:2110.61:082.91:560.16:376:02Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:5012.39:3810.21:564.72:48-0.36:356:04First Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:3011.611:1610.12:526.43:43-0.46:336:05First Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:1710.84:087.74:45-0.26:316:07First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:0910.510:21 AM9.96:098.35:540.06:296:08First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:2811.111:44 AM9.38:057.87:030.26:276:10Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:2011.61:089.29:077.08:060.26:256:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:5911.82:179.49:496.28:580.36:236:13Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:2911.84:119.711:215.510:410.47:217:14Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:5211.74:579.911:484.811:190.87:197:16Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:0911.65:3910.012:134.07:177:17Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:2511.56:2010.112:363.37:157:18Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:4211.57:0110.212:262.21:022.47:137:20Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:0311.47:4410.212:583.11:301.77:117:21Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:2611.28:2910.21:314.22:021.17:097:23Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:5110.99:1810.22:065.22:370.67:077:24Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:1710.510:1510.02:456.33:170.47:057:25Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:4310.111:259.93:307.34:030.47:037:27Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:139.64:318.14:580.57:017:28Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:0010.010:03 AM9.26:118.56:010.56:597:30Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:3110.411:35 AM8.98:198.37:090.36:577:31Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:2310.81:069.09:127.68:130.06:557:33Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:5711.22:219.59:466.69:10-0.36:537:34Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:2511.63:2610.210:195.310:02-0.26:517:35Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:5112.04:2510.810:543.810:490.26:497:37New Moon30Tue
31Wed5:1812.35:2311.311:322.111:341.16:477:38New Moon31Wed
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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