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 2h 02m 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 - Aug 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:2311.16:5512.311:29-2.85:488:42New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:2110.97:2512.412:256.012:14-2.25:498:41New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:1710.57:5512.41:105.112:57-1.25:508:39Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:1410.08:2412.31:554.21:390.15:528:38Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:139.58:5312.02:403.32:201.75:538:36Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:179.09:2411.63:252.53:033.45:548:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:308.69:5711.14:121.93:495.15:568:33First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:038.55:011.44:476.65:578:32First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:039.05:541.16:157.85:588:30First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:349.76:510.98:258.16:008:29First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:179.54:2810.47:480.69:477.96:018:27Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:219.35:0610.88:430.210:347.66:028:25Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:219.45:3611.19:30-0.211:047.26:038:24Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:129.65:5811.210:12-0.611:286.86:058:22Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:579.96:1711.410:50-0.811:516.26:068:20Full Moon15Fri
16Sat4:4010.16:3511.511:26-0.96:078:18Full Moon16Sat
17Sun5:2210.26:5511.712:175.512:02-0.66:098:17Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:0710.37:1711.912:474.512:370.06:108:15Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:5610.27:4212.01:223.51:141.06:118:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:4910.18:0912.02:012.31:522.36:138:11Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:489.88:3911.92:431.32:323.86:148:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:549.69:1311.63:300.43:175.46:158:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:159.49:5411.24:23-0.24:136.86:178:06Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:039.55:22-0.55:328.06:188:04Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:5010.26:28-0.87:218.46:198:02Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:5510.87:36-1.08:587.96:218:00Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:1910.24:3811.48:41-1.310:007.16:227:58Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:3410.35:1311.79:38-1.410:466.06:237:56Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:3910.55:4211.910:28-1.311:265.06:257:54New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:3610.76:0812.011:13-0.86:267:52New Moon30Sat
31Sun5:3110.76:3312.012:043.911:55 AM0.06:277:50New Moon31Sun
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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