Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 21m at 6:49 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:169.910:42 AM9.27:358.56:151.16:475:55Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:0710.511:59 AM9.18:458.17:160.86:465:56Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:3810.91:079.39:177.68:100.36:445:57Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:0111.22:049.79:397.08:55-0.16:425:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:2011.52:5410.210:016.29:36-0.26:406:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:3811.73:4310.610:275.110:150.06:386:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:5712.04:3210.910:583.810:540.66:366:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:2012.35:2311.111:332.411:331.66:346:05New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:4612.57:1711.11:111.17:327:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:1412.58:1411.11:132.91:530.07:307:08Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:4612.49:1710.81:564.42:39-0.87:287:09Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:2112.010:3010.52:435.83:29-1.17:267:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:0211.53:387.24:26-0.97:247:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:0310.39:54 AM10.74:548.15:30-0.67:227:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:5210.511:06 AM9.96:498.46:41-0.37:207:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:0911.012:399.58:427.77:53-0.17:187:16Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:5811.52:079.49:446.78:570.17:167:18Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:3411.73:209.710:275.59:510.37:147:19Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:0311.94:2010.011:034.410:380.87:127:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:2611.95:1210.211:353.311:191.57:107:22Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:4611.86:0010.412:042.37:087:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:0611.76:4610.612:331.57:067:25Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:2811.67:3110.612:343.51:030.87:047:26Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:5211.38:1610.71:124.51:340.27:027:28Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:1910.99:0210.61:505.62:080.07:007:29Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:4910.59:5310.42:316.52:460.06:587:31Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:2110.010:5410.13:187.33:290.36:567:32Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:589.44:177.94:190.76:547:33Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:1310.09:49 AM8.85:508.15:181.06:527:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:4210.111:05 AM8.48:087.96:221.26:507:36Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:4210.312:318.39:017.37:271.26:487:38Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:52 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 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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