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 3h 56m 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 - Aug 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:0710.08:5112.32:075.61:53-1.05:478:43Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:059.69:2312.42:524.62:350.25:488:42Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:109.19:5612.33:423.53:191.85:498:41First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:258.710:3312.14:352.34:083.75:518:39First Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:578.611:1511.85:311.15:075.55:528:38First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:509.06:300.16:247.05:538:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:0411.53:3010.07:30-0.87:587.85:558:35Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:0011.24:3611.08:29-1.69:257.95:568:33Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:0011.05:2511.69:24-2.110:317.65:578:31Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:0010.96:0512.010:15-2.311:237.05:588:30Full Moon10Sun
11Mon3:5710.86:4012.111:02-2.36:008:28Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:5010.77:1112.112:066.411:46 AM-2.06:018:27Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:4110.57:3912.012:475.812:28-1.56:028:25Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:3110.28:0611.91:265.11:08-0.66:048:23Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:239.88:3311.72:064.41:470.66:058:22Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:169.39:0011.52:463.82:261.96:068:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:138.99:3011.13:283.13:053.46:088:18Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:198.610:0210.74:112.53:484.96:098:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:408.410:3810.14:592.04:416.46:108:14Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:308.75:501.66:007.56:128:13Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:139.46:461.38:048.06:138:11Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:179.34:1210.17:420.89:387.96:148:09Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:199.24:5110.78:360.310:237.66:168:07Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:179.35:2011.19:25-0.310:517.36:178:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:089.75:4611.310:09-0.811:156.86:188:03Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:5510.16:0911.610:51-1.211:436.16:208:02New Moon26Tue
27Wed4:4010.46:3311.811:31-1.46:218:00New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:2710.76:5912.012:155.312:11-1.16:227:58New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:1710.77:2712.112:514.212:51-0.46:247:56Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:1110.67:5712.21:323.11:320.86:257:54Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:1010.48:2912.12:161.92:152.26:267:52Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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