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 : 8:12 pm (7.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 3:50 pm (9.1 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 - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:1810.65:590.38:157.87:086:49First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:0411.07:080.29:006.97:096:47Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:219.13:3711.48:130.19:365.57:116:45Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:359.74:0511.89:100.210:124.07:126:43Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:4010.44:3212.110:010.610:492.27:146:41Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:4011.04:5912.410:481.411:280.67:156:39Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:3911.55:2912.511:352.67:166:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:3711.86:0012.412:08-0.912:223.97:186:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:3612.06:3512.012:50-1.81:115.37:196:33Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:3711.97:1211.41:33-2.32:046.57:216:31Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:4211.87:5410.62:19-2.13:067.47:226:29Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:5411.58:449.73:08-1.54:297.97:236:27Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:1511.34:04-0.66:267.77:256:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:3011.35:070.48:006.97:266:23Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:2811.36:171.28:566.07:286:21Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:018.03:1011.37:271.79:365.07:296:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:228.33:4011.38:302.210:074.07:316:18Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:258.94:0211.29:212.610:323.17:326:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:179.44:1911.210:043.210:542.27:336:14Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:029.94:3511.210:423.911:151.27:356:12New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:4310.34:5411.111:184.711:380.47:366:10New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:2210.85:1511.011:535.57:386:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:0111.15:3810.812:05-0.412:296.37:396:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:4011.46:0210.612:35-0.91:087.07:416:05Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:2311.56:2810.31:10-1.21:507.67:426:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:1111.56:569.91:49-1.32:398.17:446:02Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:0711.47:309.62:33-1.13:398.47:456:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:1111.38:249.03:23-0.75:008.47:475:58First Quarter28Sat
29Sun11:1811.39:008.53:21-0.25:367.86:484:57First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:1511.44:250.46:446.76:504:55First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:5811.75:321.07:295.26:514:54Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:01 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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