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 : 5:40 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 12:29 pm (7.5 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 - Sep 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:599.310:109.94:450.64:527.66:287:49Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:399.55:460.46:258.16:297:47Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:5610.16:510.08:017.86:317:45Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:369.73:4210.77:55-0.49:067.16:327:43Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:5110.04:1611.28:54-0.89:536.06:337:42Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:5710.54:4611.69:47-1.010:364.76:357:40Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:5811.05:1512.010:36-0.811:173.26:367:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:5711.35:4612.311:22-0.111:591.86:377:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:5511.56:1812.512:070.96:397:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:5311.46:5212.512:430.512:532.26:407:31Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:5311.37:2912.21:28-0.41:413.76:417:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:5711.08:0911.72:14-0.92:325.16:437:27Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:0610.78:5410.93:03-0.93:316.36:447:25First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:2810.49:4610.13:57-0.54:487.16:457:23First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:0210.44:560.06:347.46:477:21First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:2210.66:020.68:136.96:487:19First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:158.93:1910.97:121.09:156.26:497:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:378.83:5911.08:171.29:585.46:517:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:459.14:2911.09:121.310:314.66:527:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:409.44:5011.09:571.510:583.96:537:11Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:269.85:0611.010:351.911:213.16:557:09Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:0710.05:2311.011:092.411:442.36:567:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:4610.35:4211.011:423.16:577:05Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:2510.56:0411.012:091.512:153.86:597:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:0510.76:2910.912:380.812:504.67:007:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:4610.86:5610.71:100.21:265.47:016:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:3210.87:2510.51:46-0.22:066.27:036:57Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:2310.67:5710.12:27-0.32:516.97:046:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:2310.58:379.83:14-0.33:477.57:056:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:3410.39:359.34:07-0.15:027.87:076:51Third 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 3:04 pm — 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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