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 5h 06m 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 - Dec 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:0512.39:338.02:430.94:545.27:354:20First Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:4812.011:077.73:362.55:564.27:364:20First Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:2911.84:344.06:483.17:384:20First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:508.012:0811.55:415.47:312.17:394:19Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:188.912:4511.36:556.58:071.17:404:19Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:249.81:2011.18:067.28:390.37:414:19Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:1310.71:5410.99:077.69:10-0.47:424:19Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:5311.32:2810.89:567.99:41-0.97:434:18Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:2611.83:0210.710:378.010:14-1.47:444:18Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:5612.13:3710.611:148.010:49-1.67:454:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:2512.34:1410.511:497.911:25-1.87:464:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:5512.54:5410.312:277.77:474:18Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:2712.75:3910.012:04-1.71:097.47:484:18Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:0112.86:319.612:44-1.31:566.87:494:18Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:3712.97:319.11:26-0.62:476.17:494:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:1412.98:428.52:100.53:425.17:504:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:5212.810:078.22:581.94:403.87:514:19Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:3312.811:468.43:513.55:372.47:514:19Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:1612.74:545.26:320.87:524:20Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:299.212:0212.66:086.67:25-0.67:534:20Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:5310.312:5012.57:277.58:14-1.87:534:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:5511.51:4012.48:418.09:02-2.77:544:21Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:4612.32:3012.39:458.09:48-3.17:544:22New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:3112.93:2012.010:417.810:33-3.27:554:22New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:1113.14:1211.611:337.411:17-2.87:554:23New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:4913.25:0411.112:247.07:554:24Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:2513.25:5810.412:00-2.11:146.47:554:24Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:5913.16:549.712:43-1.12:055.87:564:25Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:3312.97:558.91:250.22:585.17:564:26Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:0712.69:048.32:081.73:524.47:564:27First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:4112.210:317.92:513.34:493.57:564:28First Quarter31Sat
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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