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 4h 17m 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 - Jun 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2412.04:5310.89:40-1.89:527.05:158:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:0312.15:5111.710:24-3.110:527.65:158:59New Moon2Mon
3Tue3:4412.16:4412.311:09-4.011:497.95:149:00New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:3011.97:3512.711:56-4.35:149:01New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:2011.58:2512.812:477.912:44-4.15:139:02Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:1610.99:1312.71:467.71:33-3.55:139:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:1610.29:5912.62:487.22:23-2.55:139:03Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:239.210:4312.43:566.53:14-1.15:129:04First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:388.311:2612.25:075.54:060.55:129:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:067.66:144.45:012.25:129:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:0612.012:507.57:133.16:024.05:129:06First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:4411.72:348.18:021.87:125.55:119:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:2011.33:599.18:440.78:296.75:119:07Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:5511.05:0210.19:21-0.19:437.45:119:07Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:2910.75:5110.99:54-0.810:457.85:119:08Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:0310.46:3011.410:26-1.311:368.05:119:08Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:3910.27:0411.710:59-1.65:119:08Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:1510.17:3311.812:178.011:33 AM-1.85:119:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:549.98:0111.812:537.912:09-1.95:129:09Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:339.88:2811.91:267.812:46-1.95:129:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:159.68:5712.02:017.51:24-1.75:129:09Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:019.29:2612.12:407.12:03-1.35:129:10Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:528.89:5712.13:246.52:42-0.55:139:10Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:518.310:2912.14:115.63:230.65:139:10Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:017.911:0212.15:004.54:072.05:139:10Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:247.711:3612.05:513.24:563.75:149:10Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:598.06:431.75:545.45:149:10Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:1312.02:388.97:340.17:066.95:159:10Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:5511.94:0310.08:25-1.38:267.95:159:10Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:4011.95:0611.19:15-2.69:428.35:169:09Waning Crescent30Mon
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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