Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 8:12 pm (7.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:028.010:3511.74:295.63:261.35:169:09First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:107.511:0611.55:184.84:072.75:179:09First Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:327.211:3811.36:053.74:514.35:179:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:117.46:512.75:445.85:189:08First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:1211.02:588.27:341.66:537.15:199:08Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:4710.84:189.38:150.58:178.05:209:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:2510.65:1110.38:57-0.69:348.55:209:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:0510.65:5211.09:39-1.510:338.65:219:07Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:4810.76:2711.610:22-2.411:218.65:229:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:3510.87:0112.011:06-3.05:239:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:2410.97:3512.312:048.311:51 AM-3.45:249:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:1710.98:0912.512:477.812:36-3.45:259:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:1310.78:4212.61:347.11:21-2.95:269:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:1410.29:1612.72:246.12:06-1.95:279:03Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:209.59:5012.83:185.02:52-0.45:289:02Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:348.810:2612.74:153.73:401.55:299:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:018.311:0412.45:132.34:323.65:309:00Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:478.36:121.05:345.65:318:59Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:439.17:09-0.16:557.25:328:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:3111.64:1010.38:04-1.08:338.15:338:57Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:2211.15:0911.28:56-1.610:018.25:348:56Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:1510.75:5511.89:45-1.911:048.05:358:55Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:0810.46:3312.010:30-2.011:517.65:368:54New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:5910.37:0612.011:12-2.05:388:53New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:4610.17:3311.912:297.211:51 AM-1.85:398:52New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:3110.07:5611.81:036.812:29-1.45:408:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:169.78:1811.81:366.31:05-0.85:418:50Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:039.48:4011.72:105.71:400.05:428:48Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:529.09:0411.72:464.92:141.15:448:47Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:458.59:3111.53:244.22:492.45:458:46Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:458.29:5911.34:053.33:253.85:468:44First Quarter31Mon
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 10:52 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 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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