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 1h 54m 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 - Apr 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:1810.61:478.69:286.58:251.26:467:39Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:4410.92:519.29:525.49:161.26:447:40Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:0711.33:479.810:184.110:021.56:427:42Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:2911.64:4110.510:492.510:452.26:407:43New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:5311.95:3411.111:230.911:283.16:387:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:2012.16:2811.612:00-0.66:367:46New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:5012.27:2311.812:134.212:40-1.76:347:47Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:2412.18:2111.912:595.31:24-2.46:327:49Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:0211.89:2311.71:486.32:11-2.66:307:50Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:4511.210:3311.42:447.23:03-2.26:287:52Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:3610.411:5211.23:537.74:00-1.56:267:53First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:439.55:267.85:04-0.66:247:54First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:1211.211:11 AM8.77:167.26:140.36:227:56First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:1511.312:528.48:326.07:251.16:217:57Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:0111.52:238.69:234.78:311.76:197:59Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:3511.63:369.110:033.49:272.46:178:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:0311.54:369.610:352.210:163.26:158:01Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:2511.45:2810.111:041.211:004.16:138:03Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:4611.36:1410.611:310.311:415.06:118:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:0711.16:5611.011:58-0.46:098:06Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:3210.87:3511.212:215.812:26-0.96:088:07Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:5910.58:1411.31:016.512:57-1.16:068:08Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:2910.28:5411.31:427.01:32-1.16:048:10Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:029.89:3811.12:267.42:10-0.96:028:11Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:389.310:2810.93:167.72:53-0.56:018:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:208.811:2410.84:177.83:410.05:598:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:168.35:357.64:340.55:578:15Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:2210.710:35 AM7.96:597.15:321.15:568:17Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:1210.812:027.77:526.26:321.75:548:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:5111.01:268.08:295.07:322.35:528:20Waning Crescent30Wed
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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