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 2h 55m 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 - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:1010.63:0211.59:355.69:58-0.76:534:52Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:5311.33:2911.510:176.310:32-1.76:554:50Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:3711.94:0011.511:006.911:10-2.46:564:49Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:2312.24:3411.411:467.411:52-2.86:584:47Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:1212.45:1411.112:357.86:594:46Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:0412.36:0110.712:38-2.71:317.97:014:44Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:0012.26:5910.01:28-2.22:377.87:024:43Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:5812.18:139.22:22-1.43:567.37:044:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:5412.09:458.43:20-0.35:206.37:054:40Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:4612.111:298.24:231.06:304.87:074:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:3012.25:302.37:233.27:084:38Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:098.61:0912.26:393.68:081.57:104:36Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:319.51:4512.27:444.78:470.17:114:35Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:3810.52:1812.18:465.79:23-1.17:134:34Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:3511.42:5011.99:426.59:58-1.87:144:33New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:2412.03:2311.510:357.110:32-2.27:164:32New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:0812.43:5811.111:257.511:08-2.27:174:31New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:4912.54:3410.612:147.87:184:30Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:2812.55:1410.11:037.87:204:29Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:0612.35:589.612:23-1.51:547.87:214:28Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:4512.16:489.01:04-0.92:517.57:234:27Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:2511.97:468.41:47-0.13:547.17:244:26First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:0511.78:557.82:320.94:596.47:254:25First Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:4611.610:177.43:201.95:545.57:274:24First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:2411.611:467.54:123.16:364.47:284:24First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:5911.55:084.37:113.27:294:23First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:138.112:3211.56:105.47:441.97:314:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:269.01:0411.67:136.48:160.57:324:22Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:2410.11:3611.68:137.18:51-0.87:334:21Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:1211.02:0911.79:097.79:28-1.97:354:21Full Moon30Mon
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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