Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:42 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 5:46 pm (11.0 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 - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:0011.93:53-0.26:316.76:524:52First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:5911.95:020.97:345.46:544:51First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:018.11:4412.06:141.88:204.26:554:49Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:298.52:1911.97:202.58:563.06:574:48Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:399.12:4611.88:173.39:271.96:584:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:369.83:0811.69:064.19:541.07:004:45Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:2510.43:2811.49:504.910:190.27:014:44Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:0910.93:4911.210:315.710:44-0.47:034:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:4911.34:1210.911:116.511:12-0.97:044:41Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:2611.64:3710.611:507.111:42-1.17:064:40Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:0311.85:0510.212:327.67:074:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:4211.95:349.812:16-1.11:187.97:094:37Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:2511.86:059.312:53-0.92:108.17:104:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:1311.76:428.81:35-0.53:158.17:124:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:0611.67:408.32:220.04:387.97:134:34Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:0011.69:127.83:150.65:587.27:154:32Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:5011.710:507.74:131.26:446.27:164:31Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:3111.95:151.97:194.97:184:30Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:208.01:0712.16:172.77:533.37:194:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:378.91:3912.37:183.58:281.57:214:28Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:449.92:1112.58:154.49:05-0.37:224:27Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:4511.02:4312.79:095.49:44-1.97:234:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:4111.93:1812.710:036.310:25-3.17:254:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:3712.63:5612.510:567.011:08-3.87:264:25New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:3113.14:3812.111:517.611:54-3.87:274:24Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:2613.25:2511.512:507.97:294:23Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:2213.16:1810.712:42-3.31:568.07:304:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:1812.97:209.71:32-2.43:137.67:314:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:1512.78:358.72:26-1.14:396.97:334:22First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:0912.510:078.03:230.35:575.87:344:21First Quarter30Sun
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 8:14 pm — 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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