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 3h 21m 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 - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:019.21:0912.77:065.28:19-0.37:354:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:1610.41:4512.78:126.49:00-1.87:374:20Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:1911.62:2112.59:167.39:40-2.97:384:20Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:1412.43:0012.210:157.910:21-3.47:394:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:0313.03:4111.811:128.211:03-3.47:404:19Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:4913.24:2511.212:078.37:414:19Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:3313.25:1310.61:038.27:424:18Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:1613.06:049.912:29-2.32:027.97:434:18Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:5812.77:019.11:13-1.43:057.47:444:18Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:3812.48:068.31:59-0.24:116.77:454:18Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:1612.29:237.72:451.05:145.87:464:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:5311.910:557.33:342.56:074.87:474:18Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:2811.74:274.06:503.67:484:18Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:407.612:0111.55:275.47:262.47:494:18Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:168.512:3311.46:366.77:581.37:504:19Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:269.51:0511.27:477.68:280.27:504:19Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:1810.61:3611.18:538.39:00-0.77:514:19Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:5911.42:0911.09:488.69:34-1.47:524:19New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:3412.02:4310.910:348.810:10-2.07:524:20New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:0712.43:2110.911:158.810:49-2.47:534:20New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:4112.64:0210.911:558.711:30-2.67:534:21New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:1612.84:4810.712:378.57:544:21Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:5112.95:4110.412:13-2.51:248.07:544:22Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:2713.06:419.812:58-2.02:177.37:554:22Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:0413.07:519.11:43-1.13:146.27:554:23Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:4113.09:138.42:300.34:154.97:554:24First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:1813.010:518.13:202.15:143.37:564:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:5612.94:164.16:111.67:564:25First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:448.611:37 AM12.75:246.07:030.17:564:26Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:289.712:2012.46:457.67:52-1.27:564:27Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:4311.11:0612.28:108.48:35-2.17:564:28Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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