Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 9:34 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:2511.76:149.412:52-1.02:098.06:534:51Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:1511.56:538.81:32-0.53:238.16:554:50Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:1211.37:478.22:180.15:227.86:564:48Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu11:1211.29:107.63:100.96:487.26:584:47Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:0611.24:091.57:266.46:594:45Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:4911.35:122.17:515.57:014:44Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:117.61:2211.56:132.68:114.47:024:43Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:238.21:5011.77:103.18:343.17:044:41Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:249.02:1611.88:023.89:011.67:054:40Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:189.92:4112.08:504.59:310.07:074:39Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:0910.93:0812.19:375.310:05-1.47:084:37New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:5911.73:3812.210:246.210:43-2.57:104:36New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:4912.34:1112.111:127.011:24-3.27:114:35New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:4212.74:4911.812:037.77:134:34Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:3712.85:3211.312:09-3.412:598.17:144:33Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:3512.76:2410.612:57-3.12:048.27:164:32Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:3612.57:289.71:49-2.33:248.07:174:31First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:3912.48:508.82:46-1.24:567.27:194:30First Quarter18Thu
19Fri11:3612.310:308.13:480.16:166.07:204:29First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:2612.34:541.47:154.47:224:28First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:168.11:0712.36:032.78:012.97:234:27Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:498.71:4112.27:113.98:391.47:244:26Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:049.62:1012.18:135.09:120.27:264:25Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:0610.52:3711.89:106.09:43-0.77:274:24Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:5711.33:0311.510:036.810:12-1.37:284:24Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:4211.93:3011.110:527.510:42-1.77:304:23Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:2212.24:0010.711:387.911:14-1.87:314:22Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:5812.44:3110.312:248.27:324:22Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:3312.45:079.91:118.37:344:21Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:0912.35:469.412:25-1.32:008.27:354:21Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 11:52 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 85% 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 (85% 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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