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 : 6:49 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 2:19 pm (8.1 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 - Jul 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:3011.95:5811.810:04-3.410:488.35:169:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:2311.86:4312.310:54-3.911:468.05:179:09New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:1811.67:2512.611:42-4.05:189:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:1511.38:0412.712:407.512:30-3.65:199:08Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:1410.78:4212.71:336.81:16-2.85:199:08Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:1510.09:1712.62:286.02:02-1.65:209:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:199.29:5212.53:235.12:48-0.15:219:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:298.410:2612.24:194.13:331.75:229:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:517.811:0111.85:153.14:223.65:239:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:337.86:102.25:195.45:239:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:298.47:021.36:356.95:249:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:1710.83:589.57:510.68:157.85:259:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:0110.44:5710.48:360.09:468.15:269:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:4810.15:4011.09:19-0.510:478.15:279:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:359.96:1411.49:59-0.911:307.95:289:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:219.96:4311.510:37-1.35:299:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:039.97:0711.612:017.711:13 AM-1.55:309:00Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:4510.07:2811.712:287.411:50 AM-1.75:318:59Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:2610.07:5011.912:557.012:26-1.65:328:58Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:109.88:1312.01:276.51:02-1.35:348:57Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:579.68:3812.22:025.71:38-0.75:358:56Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:499.39:0512.32:424.82:150.45:368:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:488.99:3412.23:253.72:541.85:378:54Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:568.610:0512.14:122.63:363.55:388:53Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:178.410:4111.95:041.44:245.35:398:51Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:588.75:590.35:276.95:418:50Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:529.56:58-0.76:548.15:428:49Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:1611.44:1210.57:58-1.58:328.55:438:48Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:1811.25:0511.38:56-2.39:518.35:448:46Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:2211.25:4611.89:51-2.810:507.75:458:45New Moon30Wed
31Thu3:2411.26:2212.110:42-3.011:406.95:478:44New Moon31Thu
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 4:34 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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