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 : 4:41 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 10:47 am (7.8 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 - Jul 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:1312.05:1411.29:34-2.510:097.45:179:09Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:0611.96:0111.910:23-3.111:097.15:179:09Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:5911.76:4312.311:11-3.45:189:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:5211.47:2312.512:036.711:57 AM-3.25:199:08Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:4711.08:0112.612:556.212:42-2.65:199:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:4310.48:3712.61:465.61:27-1.75:209:07Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:419.79:1212.52:384.92:11-0.55:219:07Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:429.09:4812.23:304.22:551.05:229:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:498.410:2411.94:243.53:412.65:239:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:077.911:0311.55:182.84:314.25:239:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:437.96:122.25:305.75:249:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:298.57:061.56:486.85:259:04Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:3010.63:509.37:560.98:197.55:269:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:1810.34:4510.08:420.39:377.65:279:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:0610.15:2410.69:25-0.210:307.55:289:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:5210.15:5511.010:03-0.711:097.45:299:01Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:3510.16:2111.210:41-1.111:417.15:309:00New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:1610.26:4411.511:17-1.45:318:59New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:5710.27:0811.712:116.711:53 AM-1.55:328:58New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:4010.27:3412.012:446.112:30-1.35:348:57New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:2510.18:0212.21:205.51:08-0.95:358:56Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:159.88:3212.42:004.61:47-0.15:368:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:109.59:0512.42:443.72:281.15:378:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:129.19:4112.33:322.73:112.55:388:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:238.710:2012.14:241.83:594.05:398:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:488.611:0611.95:200.94:585.65:418:50First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:329.06:200.16:136.85:428:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:099.77:22-0.77:427.45:438:48Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:5911.44:1510.68:22-1.49:057.45:448:46Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:0111.35:0411.39:18-1.910:117.05:458:45Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:0211.25:4311.810:10-2.211:056.35:478:44Full Moon31Tue
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 1:44 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 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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