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 47m at 9:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:439.55:5411.310:270.011:395.76:287:49New Moon1Thu
2Fri4:269.76:1111.311:040.06:307:47New Moon2Fri
3Sat5:069.96:2711.312:005.211:37 AM0.36:317:45New Moon3Sat
4Sun5:4510.06:4511.412:224.512:090.76:327:43New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:2510.07:0511.412:483.612:411.56:347:41New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:0810.07:2811.41:182.81:142.46:357:39Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:5510.07:5211.31:511.91:483.66:367:37Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:479.98:1811.02:281.12:264.96:387:35Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:469.88:4710.73:100.53:086.16:397:33First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:589.79:2110.43:580.14:017.36:407:31First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:339.74:54-0.15:228.26:427:29First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:2110.25:59-0.37:158.56:437:27First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:2710.87:08-0.68:467.96:447:25Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:569.74:0911.38:15-0.99:407.06:467:23Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:1410.14:4111.69:15-1.210:225.86:477:21Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:2210.55:1011.910:08-1.111:024.46:487:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat4:2410.95:3812.210:56-0.711:423.06:507:17Full Moon17Sat
18Sun5:2211.26:0612.311:420.26:517:15Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:1911.26:3512.212:221.612:261.56:527:13Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:1811.27:0612.01:030.51:103.06:547:11Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:1711.07:3811.61:45-0.21:574.56:557:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:2010.88:1310.92:28-0.62:496.06:567:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:3110.68:5110.13:13-0.53:537.16:587:04Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat11:5610.59:409.24:03-0.15:297.86:597:02Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:3010.65:000.57:437.77:007:00Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:4210.86:061.08:597.07:026:58Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:188.13:3111.07:151.39:446.37:036:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:428.34:0611.18:201.410:155.67:046:54Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:478.74:3111.19:131.410:404.97:066:52Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:399.24:4911.19:561.511:004.17:076:50Waning Crescent30Fri
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 12:59 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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