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 6h 37m 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 - Jan 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:5313.24:3711.512:108.37:564:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:3013.35:3511.11:007.67:564:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:0713.46:3810.412:43-2.71:556.67:564:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:4313.47:489.61:29-1.42:535.57:564:32Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:2013.39:088.82:170.33:544.27:564:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:5713.110:448.33:062.34:552.87:554:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:3612.84:014.55:541.47:554:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:438.711:18 AM12.45:096.46:490.37:554:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:319.812:0311.96:387.97:39-0.67:544:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:4511.012:5011.48:168.68:25-1.27:544:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:3812.01:3911.09:358.79:08-1.57:544:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:1912.52:2710.710:328.59:49-1.67:534:41Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:5512.73:1310.511:168.210:27-1.67:534:43Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:2412.73:5810.411:527.911:04-1.47:524:44Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:4912.54:4110.212:247.57:514:45Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:1212.55:259.912:567.07:514:47Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:3312.46:119.612:16-0.61:296.57:504:48Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:5712.46:599.112:510.22:065.77:494:50Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:2312.47:548.61:251.32:464.97:484:51Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:5012.28:578.21:592.63:284.17:474:52Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:1812.010:148.02:344.14:143.17:474:54Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:4811.711:578.23:125.75:032.27:464:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:2211.34:027.35:551.27:454:57Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:109.211:02 AM11.15:268.66:480.27:444:58Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:2910.311:53 AM11.07:169.37:40-0.97:435:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:1211.312:5111.08:429.38:32-1.87:425:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:4712.01:5011.39:389.09:21-2.67:405:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:1812.52:4811.610:228.510:09-3.17:395:04New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:4912.83:4611.711:057.710:56-3.17:385:06New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:1913.14:4411.611:496.711:41-2.67:375:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:5013.35:4311.312:365.57:365:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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