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 5h 30m 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 - Feb 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:4412.63:3610.611:137.210:35-1.47:355:10Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:1112.64:2510.411:476.611:13-1.07:335:12Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:3312.55:1110.212:206.07:325:13Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:5312.45:579.912:525.37:315:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:1412.36:469.612:240.71:264.57:295:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:3712.27:379.212:581.82:013.77:285:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:0212.08:358.81:323.22:403.07:265:20Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:2911.79:438.62:064.73:222.47:255:21Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:5811.211:158.62:426.24:091.97:235:23Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:3110.73:287.65:011.47:225:24Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:439.210:12 AM10.34:508.75:591.07:205:26Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:1010.111:10 AM10.07:149.26:580.37:195:27Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:4910.812:1810.08:499.07:53-0.47:175:29Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:1811.41:2210.29:278.68:43-1.17:165:30Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:4211.82:1910.79:567.99:30-1.77:145:32Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:0412.13:1311.110:287.110:13-1.97:125:34New Moon16Fri
17Sat5:2712.44:0711.311:036.010:55-1.67:115:35New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:5112.75:0211.311:424.711:37-0.87:095:37New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:1813.05:5911.212:233.37:075:38Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:4713.17:0010.812:180.51:081.97:055:40Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:1813.18:0610.41:012.21:560.87:045:41Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:5112.89:2110.01:464.02:460.17:025:43First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:2912.310:589.82:365.93:42-0.37:005:44First Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:1311.53:407.54:43-0.36:585:46First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:0110.210:09 AM10.75:218.55:51-0.26:565:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:3110.911:25 AM10.07:368.56:59-0.26:555:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:2711.612:489.78:567.88:02-0.36:535:50Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:0711.92:009.89:447.08:56-0.36:515:52Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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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