Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 14m at 6:45 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:0211.51:3011.88:478.18:52-1.87:564:29Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:4912.22:2011.59:528.09:36-2.07:564:30New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:2912.63:0911.210:447.710:17-2.07:564:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:0412.83:5610.911:297.410:57-1.87:564:32New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:3412.84:4210.612:107.07:564:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:0112.75:2910.212:496.57:554:34Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:2612.76:179.712:12-0.61:285.97:554:35Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:5312.67:089.212:490.32:095.37:554:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:2112.48:048.61:261.52:514.67:554:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:5112.29:088.22:032.83:373.97:544:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:2312.010:268.02:414.24:253.27:544:40First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:5911.63:245.75:152.57:534:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:088.210:39 AM11.34:197.06:071.77:534:42First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:049.011:24 AM11.05:408.16:570.87:524:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:159.912:1310.87:168.77:45-0.17:514:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:5810.81:0410.98:338.78:31-0.97:514:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:3111.51:5411.19:258.59:15-1.77:504:48Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:5912.02:4411.310:078.19:58-2.27:494:49Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:2712.53:3511.510:477.410:41-2.47:484:51Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:5612.94:2711.511:296.611:23-2.27:484:52Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:2713.25:2211.312:135.67:474:54Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:5913.46:2110.812:06-1.51:004.57:464:55Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:3313.57:2410.312:50-0.31:503.37:454:56Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:0913.58:339.61:341.32:432.37:444:58Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:4713.29:569.22:223.23:401.47:434:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:2912.811:439.13:155.14:400.77:425:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:1812.24:226.85:430.27:415:02Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:409.811:14 AM11.65:557.96:46-0.27:405:04Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:0110.812:1811.17:418.27:45-0.67:385:06Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:5511.61:2210.89:017.98:37-0.87:375:07Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:3612.12:2010.79:567.49:23-0.97:365:09Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:37 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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