Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 20m 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 - Jun 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:198.511:0211.64:337.23:19-0.35:168:58Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:247.811:4211.45:426.54:070.85:158:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:427.26:435.74:572.15:158:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:1911.312:117.07:324.65:513.35:149:00First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:5411.21:467.38:103.46:504.65:149:01First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:2511.13:128.08:422.27:525.75:139:02Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:5511.04:199.09:111.08:556.75:139:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:2410.95:139.99:41-0.19:537.45:129:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:5410.85:5710.810:13-1.210:467.95:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:2410.86:3711.410:48-2.111:348.25:129:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:5810.87:1611.911:26-2.75:129:05Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:3610.77:5512.212:198.412:07-3.25:129:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:1910.78:3612.31:068.312:51-3.35:119:06Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:0910.49:1712.41:558.11:37-3.15:119:07Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:0610.09:5812.52:497.72:24-2.55:119:07Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:119.310:3912.53:486.93:14-1.55:119:08Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:278.611:1812.54:525.84:050.05:119:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:547.911:5712.45:554.44:591.75:119:09Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:357.86:552.75:593.65:129:09Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:3612.42:218.47:481.07:085.45:129:09Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:1512.23:539.58:36-0.58:236.85:129:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:5512.05:0310.79:21-1.79:397.65:129:10Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:3611.75:5811.610:04-2.510:488.05:129:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:1811.36:4412.110:45-2.911:478.15:139:10New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:0110.97:2512.311:25-2.95:139:10New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:4610.58:0112.312:388.012:06-2.75:149:10New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:3210.18:3512.21:257.712:46-2.35:149:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:209.79:0512.12:107.41:27-1.75:149:10Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:109.29:3511.92:556.92:07-1.05:159:10Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:038.610:0511.83:416.42:460.15:169:09Waxing 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 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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