Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:45 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m 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 - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:0611.77:5611.32:05-2.02:396.17:086:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:1411.38:4910.52:56-1.63:466.87:096:47First Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:3111.19:539.73:52-0.95:127.07:116:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:5111.04:550.06:536.77:126:43First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:0011.16:030.88:135.87:136:41First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:458.62:5111.27:141.59:094.87:156:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:108.83:3011.38:202.09:503.87:166:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:189.33:5811.29:162.410:232.97:176:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:139.74:2111.110:033.010:512.07:196:33Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:0010.24:4111.110:453.611:161.37:206:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:4110.55:0211.011:224.311:420.67:226:29Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:1910.85:2510.811:584.97:236:27Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:5611.15:5110.712:090.112:335.67:256:26Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:3311.26:2010.412:39-0.31:106.17:266:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:1311.36:5110.11:13-0.51:506.67:276:22Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:5611.27:259.71:50-0.52:337.07:296:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:4411.18:039.32:31-0.33:257.37:306:18Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:3910.98:538.93:180.04:297.57:326:16Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:3910.810:058.44:110.55:477.27:336:14Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:3710.95:101.07:026.57:356:13Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:2711.26:131.57:575.47:366:11Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:008.52:0911.57:172.08:413.97:386:09Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:189.22:4511.88:182.59:222.27:396:07Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:2510.03:1912.29:153.110:020.57:406:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:2510.93:5412.410:083.910:42-1.17:426:04New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:2211.74:3012.510:594.711:24-2.37:436:02New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:1712.35:0812.511:505.57:456:00New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:1112.65:5012.112:07-3.012:426.17:465:59Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:0612.76:3611.612:52-3.11:376.77:485:57Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:0212.57:2610.81:39-2.82:387.07:495:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:0112.38:249.92:29-2.03:497.07:515:54Waxing 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 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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