Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 3:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:02 pm (12.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:2612.83:4612.210:497.110:51-3.27:564:29New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:0713.24:3911.911:416.611:37-2.97:564:30New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:4813.55:3611.512:335.97:564:31Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:2913.66:3610.812:24-2.11:285.27:564:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:1113.67:4110.01:11-1.02:254.47:564:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:5313.48:539.22:000.63:263.67:554:34First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:3713.110:198.72:512.34:292.87:554:35First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:2312.63:484.15:322.07:554:37First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:048.711:12 AM12.14:565.76:321.37:544:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:489.312:0311.66:216.97:260.67:544:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:0410.312:5411.37:507.48:130.17:544:40Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:5911.11:4311.09:027.58:55-0.37:534:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:4111.62:2710.89:567.49:32-0.67:524:43Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:1511.93:0910.710:387.210:07-0.77:524:44Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:4212.13:4810.611:127.010:41-0.77:514:45Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:0512.24:2710.411:426.711:14-0.57:514:47Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:2612.35:0710.212:136.37:504:48Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:5012.45:4810.012:455.87:494:50Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:1612.56:329.712:220.31:215.27:484:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:4512.57:209.312:571.02:004.67:474:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:1712.58:149.01:341.92:433.97:464:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:5012.39:178.62:123.13:303.27:464:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:2712.110:338.52:544.44:232.57:454:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:0911.83:465.75:191.67:444:58Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:078.810:57 AM11.64:546.96:170.77:435:00Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:459.511:52 AM11.66:197.67:14-0.37:415:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:5510.512:5111.67:427.88:08-1.37:405:03Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:4411.41:4911.88:497.59:00-2.07:395:04Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:2512.12:4612.09:456.99:48-2.47:385:06New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:0312.73:4212.010:356.110:36-2.37:375:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:3913.14:3911.911:245.211:22-1.97:365:09New Moon31Fri
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 7:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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