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 2h 59m 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 - May 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:2411.22:398.79:023.58:303.05:518:21Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:5311.53:449.69:361.89:243.95:498:22Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:2211.84:4410.510:120.010:154.85:488:24Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:5212.05:4111.410:51-1.611:065.75:468:25New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:2612.16:3612.011:31-2.911:576.55:458:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:0212.07:3112.412:15-3.65:438:28New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:4411.88:2712.512:517.11:01-3.85:428:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:3011.39:2512.41:477.51:50-3.55:408:30Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:2410.610:2512.22:517.62:42-2.75:398:32Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:269.711:2512.04:077.43:38-1.65:378:33First Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:428.75:346.84:37-0.25:368:34First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:2211.811:14 AM7.96:575.75:401.15:358:36First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:1211.712:567.78:014.46:472.45:338:37First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:5411.62:328.18:493.07:543.75:328:38Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:2811.53:498.99:281.78:574.75:318:39Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:5711.34:529.710:010.69:555.65:308:41Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:2311.15:4310.510:30-0.310:476.45:298:42Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:4910.96:2711.010:57-1.011:347.05:278:43Full Moon18Sun
19Mon4:1610.67:0511.411:25-1.45:268:44Full Moon19Mon
20Tue4:4510.37:3911.612:187.411:56 AM-1.75:258:45Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:1710.18:1211.712:597.712:29-1.85:248:47Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:529.88:4611.71:397.81:06-1.75:238:48Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:309.59:2311.72:227.81:45-1.55:228:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:129.110:0211.63:087.62:26-1.15:218:50Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:008.710:4311.64:007.43:10-0.65:208:51Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:598.211:2311.64:576.93:570.25:208:52Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:147.75:546.04:461.25:198:53Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:0211.611:39 AM7.56:474.95:402.45:188:54Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:3811.71:097.87:333.36:403.75:178:55Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:1311.72:348.68:161.67:435.05:178:56Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:4811.93:499.78:58-0.28:486.25:168:57Waning Crescent31Sat
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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