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 : 7:38 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 12:18 am (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:439.34:2511.09:502.210:453.37:086:48Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:289.84:4311.110:282.611:082.27:106:46Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:1010.35:0311.311:043.211:341.27:116:44Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:5210.75:2511.311:403.97:136:42Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:3511.15:5111.312:040.212:174.77:146:40Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:2011.36:1911.212:38-0.712:575.67:156:38Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:0911.46:5011.01:17-1.31:406.47:176:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:0311.47:2610.71:59-1.62:297.27:186:34Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:0511.28:1110.32:48-1.53:287.77:206:32Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:1711.09:129.63:43-1.14:467.97:216:30Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:3511.04:45-0.56:257.67:226:28Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:4011.25:530.17:506.57:246:27Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:188.82:2811.57:030.78:475.17:256:25Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:509.03:0611.88:091.39:313.57:276:23Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:089.63:3812.09:082.010:101.97:286:21Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:1410.34:0712.110:012.810:470.57:306:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat5:1210.94:3612.110:513.811:22-0.77:316:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:0611.45:0611.911:384.811:58-1.47:326:15New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:5611.85:3711.512:255.77:346:14New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:4511.96:1111.012:34-1.81:136.57:356:12Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:3311.96:4710.41:11-1.72:057.17:376:10Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:2311.77:289.81:51-1.33:027.57:386:08Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:1611.48:159.12:34-0.74:137.67:406:06Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:1311.19:158.43:210.15:457.47:416:05First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:1410.94:140.97:126.87:436:03First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:0710.95:131.88:076.07:446:01First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:007.61:4910.96:162.58:455.17:466:00First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:257.82:2211.07:183.19:134.07:475:58Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:368.32:4911.18:153.79:372.97:495:56Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:349.13:1311.39:054.310:011.77:505:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:249.83:3711.49:514.910:280.47:525:53Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 3:58 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (59% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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