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 4h 22m 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 - Jan 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:3912.11:5011.89:258.89:20-2.67:564:29Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:2412.72:4011.510:278.610:04-2.77:564:30Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:0413.03:2911.111:198.310:47-2.67:564:31Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:3913.14:1910.812:057.97:564:32Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:1113.05:0910.312:497.57:564:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:4112.86:009.812:09-1.51:326.97:554:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:0912.76:539.212:48-0.62:166.27:554:35Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:3612.57:518.61:270.63:025.57:554:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:0412.38:588.02:052.03:484.67:554:37Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:3412.010:207.72:433.64:363.77:544:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:0611.73:255.35:242.87:544:40Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:127.910:40 AM11.34:166.96:111.87:534:41Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:218.911:19 AM11.05:368.26:581.07:534:42Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:3510.012:0310.77:249.07:420.17:524:44Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:1911.012:5010.68:549.18:26-0.77:514:45Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:5211.61:3810.79:479.19:09-1.57:514:46Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:2112.12:2710.910:248.89:51-2.17:504:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:4712.53:1511.110:578.510:33-2.67:494:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:1412.74:0411.211:327.911:15-2.67:484:51New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:4112.94:5611.112:117.17:484:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:0913.15:5210.812:546.17:474:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:3813.36:5310.312:38-1.31:424.97:464:55Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:0913.38:009.61:210.12:323.67:454:56Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:4213.29:179.12:042.03:262.37:444:58First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:1713.010:538.82:504.14:231.27:434:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:5712.53:456.15:220.37:425:01First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:009.310:43 AM12.05:017.96:23-0.47:415:02Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:4710.511:39 AM11.46:508.97:23-1.07:405:04Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:5011.512:4311.08:378.98:18-1.47:385:06Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:3612.21:4610.79:468.49:09-1.67:375:07Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:1312.62:4410.610:347.89:54-1.67:365:09Full Moon31Wed
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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