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 3h 41m 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 - Jul 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:5510.28:0212.112:468.112:17-2.65:169:09Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:4010.28:3212.21:227.812:57-2.65:179:09Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:309.99:0312.42:037.31:39-2.25:179:09Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:259.69:3412.52:496.52:21-1.45:189:08Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:289.010:0612.53:395.53:04-0.15:199:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:408.410:4012.54:324.23:501.55:199:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:058.011:1612.45:272.84:403.55:209:07Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:458.16:231.35:395.45:219:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:368.97:18-0.26:547.05:229:06Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:3912.04:0610.18:12-1.48:228.05:239:06Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:2811.75:1011.29:04-2.39:458.45:249:05Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:2111.55:5911.99:54-2.910:538.25:259:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:1511.26:4012.210:42-3.111:487.95:259:04New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:0911.07:1812.411:28-3.15:269:03New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:0210.77:5112.412:367.412:12-2.75:279:02New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:5410.38:2212.31:216.812:54-2.15:289:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:479.88:5012.22:066.21:35-1.25:299:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:429.29:1812.02:505.42:150.15:319:00Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:408.69:4611.83:364.62:541.55:328:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:458.010:1511.54:223.83:343.15:338:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:027.710:4711.15:093.04:174.85:348:57First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:447.85:572.25:096.45:358:56First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:498.56:461.56:287.75:368:55First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:0210.34:149.57:360.88:208.35:378:53Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:4910.05:0310.38:240.19:528.45:388:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:409.85:3810.99:10-0.510:438.35:408:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:309.96:0711.39:54-1.211:168.15:418:50Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:1810.16:3311.610:36-1.711:457.75:428:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:0510.36:5711.811:17-2.25:438:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:5210.57:2112.012:157.211:58 AM-2.35:448:46Full Moon30Mon
31Tue5:4110.57:4612.212:506.512:38-2.15:468:45Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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