Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 30m at 12:56 am (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:0910.111:27 AM10.27:298.97:080.77:355:10Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:5610.812:279.99:028.77:580.27:345:11Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:2911.41:2510.09:488.48:44-0.37:325:13Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:5611.72:1610.210:178.19:25-0.87:315:14Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:1811.93:0210.410:417.710:04-1.27:305:16New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:3712.13:4610.611:057.110:41-1.37:285:18New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:5712.34:3210.811:346.211:18-1.17:275:19New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:1812.65:2010.712:085.27:255:21New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:4112.86:1210.512:464.17:245:22Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:0712.97:0910.212:330.71:272.87:225:24Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:3612.98:129.91:122.22:131.77:215:25Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:0712.79:259.51:534.03:030.87:195:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:4212.411:009.42:395.83:580.17:185:29First Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:2411.93:377.45:00-0.37:165:30First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:109.810:19 AM11.35:078.66:06-0.67:145:32First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:4410.811:31 AM10.87:108.97:13-1.07:135:33Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:3811.512:5010.68:438.48:14-1.37:115:35Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:1712.12:0110.69:397.59:08-1.47:095:36Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:4912.33:0310.710:216.69:55-1.27:075:38Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:1712.53:5810.710:595.610:37-0.87:065:39Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:4112.54:5010.611:344.711:170.07:045:41Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:0312.55:4010.412:093.77:025:42Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:2612.46:3010.212:432.97:005:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:5012.27:2110.012:312.41:192.26:595:45Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:1611.98:159.71:083.81:551.66:575:47Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:4411.49:169.41:465.22:351.36:555:49Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:1510.910:349.32:286.53:201.26:535:50Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:5010.33:217.74:111.36:515:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:329.49:36 AM9.74:508.55:111.36:495:53Third Quarter29Fri
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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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