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 4h 46m 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 - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:208.912:3012.66:215.27:430.27:364:20Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:4410.01:1112.57:346.48:28-1.27:374:20Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:5111.11:5312.48:437.29:10-2.27:384:20Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:4512.02:3512.19:457.69:51-2.87:394:19New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:3312.63:1711.810:417.810:32-2.97:404:19New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:1612.94:0111.311:337.811:12-2.77:414:19New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:5613.04:4710.812:247.77:424:18Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:3312.95:3510.21:147.47:434:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:0912.76:269.612:35-1.52:067.17:444:18Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:4412.57:228.91:16-0.53:006.57:454:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:1912.38:258.21:580.63:575.97:464:18First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:5412.19:407.72:411.94:525.07:474:18First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:2911.811:107.53:273.45:444.07:484:18First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:0611.64:184.96:293.07:494:18First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:537.911:43 AM11.45:206.27:091.97:504:19Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:248.812:2011.26:347.37:460.97:504:19Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:289.912:5711.17:498.08:22-0.17:514:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:1510.81:3511.18:548.48:59-1.07:524:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:5211.52:1411.19:458.59:37-1.87:524:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon5:2612.12:5411.210:298.510:16-2.47:534:20Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:5912.53:3711.211:108.310:58-2.77:534:21Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:3212.84:2411.111:538.011:40-2.77:544:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:0613.05:1610.912:397.47:544:22Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:4213.26:1310.412:24-2.31:296.77:554:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:1813.37:189.71:09-1.42:235.77:554:23Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:5513.38:329.01:550.03:214.57:554:24Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:3313.29:598.42:431.74:223.27:564:24Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:1413.011:478.53:363.75:221.97:564:25Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:5812.84:395.66:210.67:564:26Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:419.311:45 AM12.45:587.27:15-0.57:564:27Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:0710.512:3512.17:288.18:05-1.27:564:28Waning Crescent31Fri
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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