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 5h 27m 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 - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:3312.13:1911.610:408.210:41-2.87:364:20New Moon1Thu
2Fri6:1612.63:5511.511:278.511:23-3.27:374:20New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:0212.84:3711.312:178.67:384:19Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:4912.95:2610.912:08-3.21:128.57:394:19Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:3812.96:2510.312:57-2.82:148.27:404:19Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:2612.87:359.41:47-1.93:247.57:414:19First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:1412.79:008.62:41-0.74:396.37:434:18First Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:5912.710:418.03:370.85:474.87:444:18First Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:4212.74:382.56:453.17:454:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:308.212:2112.65:454.27:331.47:464:18Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:109.112:5912.56:575.88:15-0.17:464:18Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:2710.31:3512.28:096.98:54-1.37:474:18Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:2811.42:1011.99:177.79:31-2.07:484:18Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:1812.32:4611.510:188.210:07-2.47:494:18Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:0212.73:2311.111:128.410:44-2.47:504:19Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:4012.94:0310.712:018.47:504:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:1512.94:4410.312:478.37:514:19Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:4812.85:299.81:328.07:524:20Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:2012.66:179.312:39-1.22:197.77:524:20Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:5312.47:108.81:19-0.53:087.27:534:20Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:2612.38:118.12:000.54:006.57:534:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:0012.29:237.62:411.64:515.67:544:21Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:3412.010:497.43:242.95:394.57:544:22Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat11:0711.94:124.46:213.37:554:23Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:287.711:41 AM11.75:095.87:002.07:554:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:048.612:1511.66:177.17:380.77:554:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:179.812:5011.57:328.18:17-0.67:564:25Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:1010.91:2711.58:418.78:57-1.77:564:25Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:5311.82:0811.69:408.99:39-2.67:564:26New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:3312.42:5211.710:319.010:24-3.37:564:27New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:1312.93:4111.711:198.811:10-3.67:564:28New Moon31Sat
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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