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 3h 05m 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 - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:4812.26:318.91:05-0.82:568.07:364:20Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:2912.17:268.41:48-0.23:597.67:374:20Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:1212.08:367.82:330.65:047.07:384:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:5311.910:017.43:221.55:556.07:404:19Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:3212.011:327.54:142.56:354.87:414:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:0712.05:113.67:103.47:424:19Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:598.112:4012.16:124.87:441.87:434:18Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:159.11:1212.27:155.98:200.17:444:18Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:1910.21:4412.38:166.88:58-1.57:454:18Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:1411.42:1912.39:147.69:38-2.77:464:18New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:0612.32:5712.410:108.110:21-3.67:474:18New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:5512.93:4012.211:038.411:06-4.07:484:18New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:4413.24:2811.911:588.411:53-3.97:484:18Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:3313.35:2211.412:568.27:494:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:2213.36:2310.612:42-3.31:597.87:504:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:0913.17:319.61:33-2.23:087.07:514:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:5613.08:528.72:25-0.84:226.07:514:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:4112.810:288.03:201.05:324.67:524:20First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:2412.64:192.86:323.27:534:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:198.012:0412.35:254.67:221.77:534:20Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:048.912:4212.06:406.18:040.57:544:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:2310.01:1811.77:597.28:41-0.47:544:21Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:2311.11:5211.39:117.99:15-1.07:544:22Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:1011.92:2610.910:128.29:47-1.47:554:23Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:4812.43:0110.611:038.410:20-1.67:554:23Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:2112.63:3810.411:458.410:54-1.67:554:24Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:5012.64:1610.212:218.37:564:25Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:1712.64:579.912:568.17:564:26Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:4512.65:399.612:06-1.31:317.87:564:26Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:1412.66:259.312:44-0.92:117.47:564:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:4512.67:148.81:22-0.32:546.87:564:28Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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