Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 8:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:3310.86:3010.711:27-0.211:496.15:528:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:5610.77:0811.011:54-0.85:508:21Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:2110.57:4411.312:276.712:24-1.35:498:23Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:4810.28:2311.51:067.212:57-1.55:478:24Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:1810.09:0511.51:487.61:35-1.65:468:25Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:509.79:5211.42:347.92:17-1.45:448:27Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:289.310:4411.33:278.03:04-1.15:438:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:198.911:3911.24:327.93:55-0.65:418:29Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:338.45:477.44:510.05:408:31Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:3011.311:05 AM8.06:566.55:510.85:388:32Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:1311.512:398.07:495.16:541.85:378:33Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:5011.72:078.58:333.37:552.85:368:35Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:2411.93:249.49:141.48:563.95:348:36Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:5712.24:3210.49:54-0.59:535.05:338:37Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:3012.35:3311.310:35-2.110:496.05:328:38New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:0612.36:3112.111:16-3.211:456.85:318:40New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:4412.17:2612.511:59-3.85:298:41New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:2611.78:2012.612:417.412:44-3.85:288:42Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:1211.09:1312.51:397.71:30-3.45:278:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:0310.310:0612.32:437.72:19-2.55:268:45Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:019.410:5912.03:557.43:10-1.45:258:46Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:098.511:5011.75:166.94:03-0.15:248:47First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:307.76:346.05:001.25:238:48First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:3611.512:057.37:354.86:002.65:228:49First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:1611.31:447.48:233.67:043.85:218:50First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:4911.23:118.19:002.48:085.05:208:51Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:1811.04:209.09:301.39:106.05:198:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:4410.95:149.89:580.310:066.75:198:54Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:1010.75:5910.610:24-0.510:567.35:188:55Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:3810.66:3811.110:52-1.211:407.75:178:56Full Moon30Wed
31Thu4:0610.47:1211.511:23-1.75:168:56Full Moon31Thu
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 12:06 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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