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 5h 11m 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 - Nov 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:4611.86:399.81:13-1.22:237.87:545:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:2811.76:189.31:51-0.92:177.96:554:50Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:1511.47:038.71:33-0.43:247.96:574:48Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:0711.38:048.22:200.34:507.66:584:47First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:0011.29:257.73:110.96:066.97:004:45First Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:4711.210:547.54:081.76:496.07:014:44First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:2611.45:072.47:204.87:034:43First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:197.812:5811.56:073.27:493.47:044:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:338.61:2711.77:054.08:191.87:064:40Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:369.61:5611.98:014.88:520.17:074:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:3310.62:2512.18:535.79:28-1.47:094:37Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:2611.62:5712.29:446.510:07-2.77:104:36Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:1712.33:3312.210:347.210:49-3.57:114:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:0912.84:1312.111:267.711:34-3.87:134:34Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:0212.94:5811.712:208.07:144:33Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:5612.95:5011.112:22-3.51:208.17:164:32Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:5212.76:5110.21:13-2.82:307.87:174:31Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:4812.58:059.22:06-1.73:517.27:194:30Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:4212.49:358.33:03-0.35:156.17:204:29Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:3212.311:207.94:041.26:254.77:224:28Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:1612.25:102.77:183.17:234:27Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:058.312:5412.16:194.28:011.77:244:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:329.21:2711.97:295.48:380.57:264:25Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:3910.21:5711.68:346.49:10-0.47:274:24Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:3411.12:2611.39:327.19:40-1.17:284:24New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:1911.82:5511.010:247.710:09-1.57:304:23New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:5812.23:2610.711:118.010:41-1.77:314:22New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:3212.44:0010.411:548.211:14-1.77:324:22New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:0412.44:3610.112:358.27:344:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:3512.35:159.81:168.17:354:21Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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