Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 49m 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 - Dec 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5711.92:4511.710:008.110:08-2.87:364:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:4012.53:2511.810:498.310:50-3.37:374:20Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:2412.84:1011.611:388.311:35-3.57:384:19Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:0913.05:0011.312:308.17:394:19Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:5413.15:5810.712:23-3.11:277.77:404:19Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:3913.07:039.91:11-2.42:307.07:424:19Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:2313.08:209.02:02-1.13:396.07:434:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:0712.99:508.32:550.54:494.77:444:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:5012.811:388.13:512.35:533.27:454:18Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:3312.64:554.26:491.77:464:18Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:288.812:1512.46:085.87:370.37:464:18Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:569.912:5612.17:287.18:20-0.87:474:18Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:0111.11:3611.78:447.89:00-1.57:484:18Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:5212.02:1611.49:498.19:37-1.97:494:18New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:3412.52:5511.010:448.210:13-2.07:504:19New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:1112.73:3610.711:308.110:49-1.97:504:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:4412.84:1710.412:128.07:514:19New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:1212.75:0010.112:507.87:524:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:4012.65:449.712:02-1.31:297.47:524:20Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:0712.56:329.212:40-0.82:106.97:534:20Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:3612.47:258.71:170.02:546.37:534:21Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:0712.48:258.11:551.03:415.67:544:21First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:3812.29:377.72:342.34:294.77:544:22First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:1112.111:027.73:153.75:163.67:554:23First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:4511.94:025.36:032.47:554:23First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:428.211:22 AM11.75:026.76:481.17:554:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:189.212:0111.66:197.97:33-0.17:564:25Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:2610.312:4311.67:408.68:18-1.37:564:25Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:1511.31:2911.78:508.99:03-2.47:564:26Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:5612.12:1811.89:478.99:49-3.17:564:27Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:3512.73:1011.910:388.610:36-3.57:564:28Full Moon31Thu
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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