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 : 9:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 1:33 am (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:0812.17:5911.412:344.91:01-1.65:476:38Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:4311.410:0411.21:256.22:46-1.56:457:40Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:2310.611:1910.93:257.23:35-0.96:437:41First Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:099.74:467.94:30-0.16:417:43First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:4710.810:12 AM8.86:517.85:330.76:397:44First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:0710.811:40 AM8.28:297.26:431.36:377:45First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:0411.01:148.09:236.37:521.66:357:47Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:4311.02:328.310:005.48:511.96:337:48Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:1011.03:328.810:284.69:392.26:317:50Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:2911.04:229.210:513.710:202.66:297:51Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:4511.05:069.611:112.710:563.26:277:52Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:0111.15:4810.111:321.711:304.06:257:54Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:1911.16:2810.511:570.86:237:55Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:4011.17:0910.812:054.812:25-0.16:227:57Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:0410.97:5211.112:415.612:56-0.86:207:58Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:2910.88:3811.21:206.41:32-1.36:187:59Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:5610.59:2911.22:027.12:13-1.56:168:01Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:2710.210:3011.02:517.73:00-1.46:148:02Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:069.811:4110.93:528.23:53-1.16:128:04Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:049.35:148.34:54-0.66:108:05Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:5511.010:36 AM8.76:537.86:00-0.16:098:06Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:5311.212:188.58:066.77:080.46:078:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:3611.51:498.88:545.28:121.06:058:09Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:0911.83:079.49:353.49:101.86:038:11Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:3912.14:1610.210:141.610:042.86:028:12Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:0912.35:1810.910:52-0.110:553.96:008:13New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:3912.36:1611.511:30-1.511:445.05:588:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:1012.17:1111.912:09-2.45:568:16New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:4411.88:0612.112:356.012:49-2.85:558:17Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:2111.28:5912.11:286.81:30-2.75:538:19Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 5:18 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (77% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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