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 6h 36m 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 - Mar 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:3912.02:589.910:216.29:40-0.26:495:53Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:0412.03:4810.110:515.510:190.26:475:55Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:2311.94:3210.111:184.710:540.76:455:56Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:3911.85:1510.111:443.911:271.66:435:58Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:5611.85:5810.112:113.16:415:59Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:1511.76:4210.112:002.512:392.36:396:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:3811.67:2810.012:333.71:111.66:376:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:0211.38:189.81:074.81:461.16:356:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:2910.99:169.71:436.02:260.96:336:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:5610.410:299.52:237.13:110.86:326:07Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:269.94:168.05:050.87:307:08Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:189.610:10 AM9.55:488.76:080.77:287:10Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:5910.111:31 AM9.28:158.77:140.47:267:11Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:4710.612:599.39:208.18:170.07:247:12Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:1711.12:139.79:517.39:13-0.47:227:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:4111.53:1610.310:226.210:02-0.67:207:15Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:0411.94:1410.810:564.810:48-0.37:187:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:2812.25:1111.211:323.211:320.47:167:18New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:5412.56:0811.512:111.67:147:20New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:2212.77:0711.612:151.612:520.17:127:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:5412.78:0711.51:003.01:36-1.07:107:22Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:2812.49:1211.31:464.62:22-1.57:087:24Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:0511.910:2411.02:376.03:11-1.57:057:25Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:4811.111:5210.73:377.24:06-1.17:037:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:4010.25:018.05:08-0.47:017:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:3210.810:53 AM9.37:078.06:180.26:597:30First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:4811.112:278.78:467.27:310.76:577:31Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:4011.41:598.79:426.28:381.06:557:32Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:1711.53:119.010:225.29:331.26:537:34Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:4511.54:089.410:534.310:181.66:517:35Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:0511.44:579.711:193.410:572.26:497:37Full Moon31Sat
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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