Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 10:42 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:49 am (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:3110.08:2912.11:187.912:51-2.35:169:09Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:159.89:0212.21:587.61:32-2.15:179:09Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:049.59:3712.32:417.22:14-1.75:179:09Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:009.110:1212.33:306.52:58-0.95:189:08Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:068.510:4812.44:235.63:440.35:199:08First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:248.011:2512.35:194.44:331.95:199:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:547.96:152.95:293.75:209:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:0412.31:358.37:091.36:355.35:219:07First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:4512.23:149.38:02-0.37:506.75:229:06Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:2912.14:3110.48:52-1.69:087.55:239:06Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:1511.95:3011.49:41-2.710:197.95:249:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:0411.86:2012.110:28-3.311:207.85:249:04Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:5411.57:0312.411:14-3.55:259:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:4611.27:4412.612:157.612:00-3.45:269:03Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:3810.88:2112.51:067.212:45-2.95:279:02Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:3210.28:5712.41:566.71:29-2.15:289:01Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:289.69:3112.22:476.12:13-1.05:299:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:278.910:0412.03:395.42:560.45:309:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:318.210:3611.74:314.63:391.95:328:59Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:467.711:1011.35:243.74:263.65:338:58Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:197.66:162.95:195.25:348:57Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:128.17:052.06:296.65:358:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:2510.53:469.07:521.28:017.65:368:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:0710.24:4710.08:350.49:318.05:378:53Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:5210.05:2910.79:17-0.310:338.05:388:52Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:369.96:0311.29:56-0.911:157.95:408:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:1910.06:3111.510:35-1.411:467.85:418:50New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:0110.16:5811.711:14-1.85:428:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:4410.27:2411.912:167.511:53 AM-2.15:438:47New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:2810.37:5212.112:497.012:33-2.15:448:46New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:1510.28:2012.21:256.41:13-1.85:468:45Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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