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 26m at 7:38 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:2512.67:338.81:180.32:415.67:564:29Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:5412.68:378.41:551.43:274.67:564:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:2512.59:548.12:342.94:163.57:564:31First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:5812.311:288.33:184.55:082.27:564:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:3512.24:116.26:020.97:564:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:199.011:18 AM12.05:257.76:55-0.47:554:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:5210.212:0812.06:568.77:48-1.67:554:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:5311.31:0312.08:219.08:40-2.67:554:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:4012.22:0112.09:298.89:30-3.37:544:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:2012.82:5812.010:258.410:19-3.57:544:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:5713.23:5611.911:167.611:06-3.37:534:40Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:3313.44:5511.512:066.87:534:42Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:0813.55:5510.912:565.87:524:43Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:4213.56:5810.112:37-1.41:484.87:524:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:1613.48:059.31:220.22:413.87:514:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:5013.19:228.72:072.03:352.97:504:47Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:2512.610:598.52:544.04:312.17:504:49Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:0412.03:495.95:271.57:494:50Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:019.010:46 AM11.45:037.56:220.97:484:51Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:4110.011:36 AM10.86:538.47:150.47:474:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:4310.912:3010.48:358.68:040.07:464:54Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:2711.61:2510.29:398.38:47-0.37:454:56Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:0111.92:1510.210:228.09:26-0.67:444:57Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:2812.03:0010.310:537.710:03-0.87:434:59New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:5012.13:4210.311:197.410:37-0.97:425:00New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:0812.24:2310.311:436.911:11-0.77:415:02New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:2612.35:0410.212:106.27:405:03New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:4612.45:4810.112:425.57:395:05Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:0912.66:359.812:180.31:174.67:385:06Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:3412.67:289.512:531.31:563.67:375:08Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:0012.68:289.21:282.62:392.67:355:09Waxing 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 10:58 am — 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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