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 3h 09m 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 - Apr 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:4610.611:5810.73:517.74:16-1.16:467:39First Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:499.95:158.05:21-0.66:447:40First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:2210.811:16 AM9.27:027.66:310.06:427:42First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:2711.112:539.08:266.67:410.46:407:43Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:1211.42:219.29:215.28:450.96:387:44Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:4711.73:349.710:033.79:401.56:367:46Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:1611.94:3710.210:412.210:302.36:347:47Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:4312.05:3210.711:161.011:163.26:337:49Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:0911.96:2411.111:49-0.16:317:50Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:3711.77:1211.312:004.212:23-0.86:297:51Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:0611.47:5911.412:445.212:57-1.26:277:53Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:3810.98:4511.41:296.01:33-1.26:257:54Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:1210.49:3311.22:166.72:11-0.96:237:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:509.810:2610.93:087.22:54-0.56:217:57Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:349.211:2710.64:127.53:410.26:197:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:298.55:387.54:340.96:178:00Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:3310.410:41 AM8.07:187.15:341.56:158:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:3110.412:057.88:206.46:362.06:148:03Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:1510.51:267.98:575.57:372.56:128:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:4610.72:368.39:244.58:322.96:108:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:1210.93:359.09:493.39:213.46:088:07Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:3611.14:279.710:151.910:064.06:068:08Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:0011.35:1510.510:440.510:504.76:058:10New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:2611.46:0311.211:17-0.811:345.56:038:11New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:5511.56:5111.711:54-1.96:018:12New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:2811.57:4212.012:196.212:34-2.65:598:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:0411.48:3512.11:066.81:18-3.05:588:15Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:4711.19:3211.91:587.32:06-2.85:568:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:3610.510:3311.82:577.62:59-2.35:548:18Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:379.811:3611.64:087.53:55-1.45:538:19First Quarter30Thu
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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