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 (tomorrow) : 5:28 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 38m at 10:39 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:2911.83:389.410:354.79:551.06:467:39Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:5611.84:359.711:073.710:401.56:447:41Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:1711.75:2510.011:352.711:202.36:427:42Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:3511.66:1010.312:021.76:407:43Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:5411.46:5410.512:280.96:387:45Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:1511.27:3710.712:344.312:560.26:367:46Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:3910.98:2010.81:125.31:26-0.26:347:48Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:0510.59:0510.81:516.22:00-0.46:327:49Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:3310.19:5510.72:337.02:37-0.46:307:50Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:039.610:5410.53:237.63:20-0.16:287:52Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:369.04:298.04:100.36:267:53Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:0710.39:26 AM8.56:188.15:080.76:247:55Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:2510.410:53 AM8.18:237.76:121.06:227:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:2210.612:268.08:577.07:171.16:207:58Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:0010.91:458.49:196.08:161.26:187:59Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:2711.22:529.09:444.89:091.46:178:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:5211.53:529.810:133.39:571.96:158:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:1611.84:4810.510:451.610:442.76:138:03New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:4312.05:4411.211:21-0.111:293.86:118:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:1112.26:4011.812:00-1.66:098:06New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:4312.27:3712.112:164.912:41-2.66:078:07Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:1812.08:3712.11:056.01:26-3.16:068:09Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:5811.59:4012.01:597.02:14-3.06:048:10Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:4410.810:5011.83:027.63:06-2.46:028:11Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:399.94:217.94:03-1.46:008:13First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:0611.69:53 AM8.96:077.65:08-0.45:598:14First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:1711.511:28 AM8.27:436.66:170.75:578:16First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:1311.61:118.08:455.47:281.55:558:17Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:5511.62:408.39:304.18:322.35:548:18Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:2811.63:508.910:052.89:283.15:528:20Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 2:03 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 61% 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 Third Quarter (61% 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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