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 : 8:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 12:56 am (11.4 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 - Nov 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:0811.94:06-0.76:337.17:525:52Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:0911.85:100.67:496.07:545:51Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:5811.76:191.78:414.77:555:49Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:368.11:3611.76:272.78:223.46:574:48Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:588.62:0411.67:303.68:542.26:584:46Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:049.32:2811.48:264.59:221.27:004:45Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:5910.02:4811.39:155.39:460.37:014:44Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:4510.73:1011.19:596.210:10-0.47:034:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:2611.23:3310.910:406.910:37-1.07:044:41New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:0311.63:5810.611:207.411:06-1.37:064:40New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:3811.84:2610.312:007.87:074:38New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:1312.04:5610.012:428.17:094:37Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:5211.95:289.712:15-1.31:288.27:104:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:3511.96:059.312:56-1.12:218.37:124:35Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:2311.86:538.81:40-0.73:258.17:134:34Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:1211.78:068.32:28-0.14:377.67:154:32First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:0011.89:397.93:210.65:416.67:164:31First Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:4211.911:167.84:181.56:295.37:184:30First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:1912.05:192.57:103.67:194:29Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:468.412:5312.26:223.77:501.77:214:28Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:059.41:2612.57:254.88:29-0.27:224:27Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:1310.62:0012.68:255.99:09-1.97:234:27Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:1411.62:3512.79:236.89:50-3.27:254:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat5:1012.53:1412.610:197.510:34-3.97:264:25Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:0313.03:5712.211:158.011:19-4.07:274:24Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:5513.24:4311.712:128.27:294:23Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:4713.25:3611.012:05-3.61:138.17:304:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:3813.06:3410.112:54-2.82:217.87:314:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:2812.77:429.11:44-1.63:377.27:334:22Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:1712.59:028.22:37-0.24:556.27:344:21Third Quarter30Fri
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 4:39 am — 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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