Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:34 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 08m at 4:56 pm (10.2 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 - Jul 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:0311.83:549.48:280.08:197.05:169:09Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:4311.45:0110.59:11-1.09:417.75:179:09Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:2311.05:5311.49:51-1.610:508.05:189:09Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:0310.66:3511.810:29-1.911:458.05:189:08New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:4410.37:1012.011:05-2.05:199:08New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:2510.17:4112.012:297.911:42 AM-2.05:209:07New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:069.98:0711.91:067.712:18-1.85:219:07New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:499.78:3211.91:397.512:55-1.65:219:06Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:339.48:5811.82:127.11:32-1.15:229:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:199.09:2511.92:496.62:09-0.55:239:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:098.69:5311.93:295.92:460.45:249:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:068.110:2311.84:135.13:231.65:259:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:127.710:5311.64:584.24:023.15:269:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:327.511:2511.45:453.14:474.65:279:03First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:077.96:331.95:436.25:289:02First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:0011.32:518.77:220.66:597.55:299:01Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:4011.14:129.98:12-0.78:258.35:309:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:2511.15:0810.99:02-1.89:418.65:318:59Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:1611.25:5311.69:52-2.810:418.55:328:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:1011.46:3312.110:41-3.511:348.15:338:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:0611.57:1112.411:30-3.85:348:56Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:0411.47:4712.612:237.512:18-3.75:358:55Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:0311.18:2312.71:146.61:05-3.05:378:54Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:0510.68:5812.72:065.61:52-1.95:388:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:129.89:3312.73:004.52:39-0.25:398:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:249.010:0912.53:563.33:261.75:408:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:478.510:4612.14:542.24:183.85:418:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:318.45:521.35:205.75:438:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:279.16:490.56:467.25:448:47Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:1310.93:5510.17:45-0.18:347.95:458:45Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:0410.44:5411.08:37-0.610:017.95:468:44Waning 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 7:15 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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