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 : 6:45 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 50m at 11:40 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Sep 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:0111.07:5412.41:470.31:553.16:287:50Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:0510.68:3512.02:36-0.42:454.56:297:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:1810.39:2111.43:28-0.63:435.96:307:46First Quarter3Sat
4Sun11:4610.010:1710.74:26-0.64:576.96:327:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:2710.25:29-0.36:367.36:337:42First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:4710.66:380.08:176.96:347:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:469.63:4311.07:470.29:256.26:367:38Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:049.64:2411.38:490.310:135.36:377:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:099.74:5611.49:420.510:504.56:387:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:0410.05:2011.310:260.811:223.76:407:32Full Moon10Sat
11Sun4:5110.25:4011.311:051.311:503.06:417:30Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:3410.35:5911.211:411.96:427:28Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:1510.46:2011.112:172.312:162.76:447:26Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:5610.46:4411.012:451.712:503.56:457:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:3810.47:1110.81:151.21:264.46:467:22Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:2110.37:4110.51:490.82:035.36:487:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:0910.28:1410.12:260.62:436.16:497:18Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:0310.08:509.73:080.63:316.86:507:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:079.89:349.23:560.74:337.46:527:14Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:269.84:520.95:587.66:537:12Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:4310.05:541.07:317.36:547:09Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:3710.46:590.98:326.66:567:07Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:149.03:1510.88:000.89:145.66:577:05Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:229.53:4611.38:560.79:524.36:587:03Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:2210.24:1511.79:460.810:292.87:007:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:1910.94:4512.010:331.311:081.27:016:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:1411.45:1712.311:192.011:49-0.27:026:57New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:0911.85:5212.412:053.07:046:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:0511.96:2912.312:32-1.212:534.17:056:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:0411.97:1011.91:17-1.91:435.17:066:51Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 3:12 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 49% 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 (49% 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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