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 47m at 9:40 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:0912.05:2611.110:18-2.010:356.75:158:58Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:4512.16:2211.911:00-3.311:307.45:158:59Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:2312.07:1612.511:44-4.15:149:00Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:0711.88:0912.712:267.812:30-4.35:149:01Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:5611.39:0212.81:257.91:19-4.05:139:01Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:5110.79:5412.72:277.82:10-3.35:139:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:549.810:4612.53:377.43:02-2.15:139:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:068.811:3512.34:536.63:57-0.75:129:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:308.06:085.54:540.95:129:04Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:2112.212:087.57:144.15:552.55:129:05Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:0212.01:527.78:072.77:014.15:129:06Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:3911.73:248.58:511.48:115.45:119:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:1211.54:369.59:280.39:206.45:119:07Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:4311.15:3210.410:01-0.610:237.25:119:07Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:1210.86:1811.110:31-1.211:187.65:119:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:4210.56:5711.611:02-1.65:119:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:1410.27:3011.812:057.911:33 AM-1.95:119:08New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:4810.08:0011.912:478.012:07-1.95:119:09New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:259.88:3011.91:258.012:43-1.95:129:09New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:059.59:0111.92:037.81:21-1.75:129:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:479.29:3411.92:437.62:01-1.45:129:09Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:348.810:0812.03:277.22:41-0.85:129:10Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:298.310:4312.04:156.63:230.05:139:10Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:357.811:1812.05:065.84:071.15:139:10First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:547.511:5311.95:574.64:562.55:139:10First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:247.66:463.25:504.05:149:10First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:2811.91:588.27:341.66:545.55:149:10Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:0511.93:259.28:20-0.18:066.85:159:10Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:4411.94:3710.49:06-1.69:187.65:159:10Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:2612.05:3511.49:52-2.910:248.15:169:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 1:43 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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