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 2h 38m 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 - Jun 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:3710.27:4611.812:228.011:57 AM-2.15:168:57Full Moon1Fri
2Sat5:1110.18:2111.91:028.112:34-2.35:158:58Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:489.98:5812.01:438.11:15-2.35:158:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:319.79:3612.02:278.01:57-2.15:149:00Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:219.310:1612.03:177.72:42-1.75:149:01Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:228.810:5512.14:137.13:29-0.95:139:02Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:368.211:3412.15:126.14:190.35:139:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri11:037.86:114.85:131.85:139:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:1112.212:397.87:053.16:123.45:129:04Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:4812.22:158.57:551.37:185.15:129:05Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:2612.23:429.58:42-0.58:286.45:129:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:0512.24:5310.79:27-2.09:387.35:129:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:4612.15:5211.710:11-3.110:437.95:119:06New Moon13Wed
14Thu3:2911.96:4312.310:56-3.711:448.05:119:07New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:1511.67:3012.611:41-3.95:119:07New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:0411.18:1512.712:418.012:26-3.65:119:08New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:5610.68:5712.61:377.71:12-3.05:119:08Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:529.99:3612.42:347.31:58-2.15:119:08Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:519.110:1412.23:326.72:43-1.05:119:09Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:558.310:5011.94:335.93:290.45:129:09First Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:087.611:2411.75:335.04:162.05:129:09First Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:357.211:5811.46:284.05:063.65:129:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:207.47:162.96:035.25:129:10First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:3211.13:058.17:581.87:156.65:139:10Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:0610.84:239.28:360.88:367.65:139:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:4210.65:1710.29:11-0.19:528.15:139:10Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:1810.45:5910.99:46-0.810:508.35:149:10Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:5510.36:3311.410:22-1.411:358.45:149:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:3410.27:0411.710:58-1.95:159:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat4:1310.27:3311.912:118.311:37 AM-2.35:159:10Full Moon30Sat
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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