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 5h 53m 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 - May 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:1910.98:1811.81:095.61:10-1.55:518:20Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:5810.49:0211.61:586.01:50-1.25:508:22Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:419.79:4711.42:496.32:31-0.65:488:23Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:299.110:3511.23:476.53:150.15:478:24Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:248.411:2511.04:536.44:030.95:458:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:307.96:086.04:561.85:448:27First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:1610.811:48 AM7.57:175.45:552.65:428:28First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:0410.81:117.68:084.66:563.45:418:30First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:4710.82:268.08:463.67:574.05:398:31Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:2310.93:288.79:182.68:534.45:388:32Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:5711.04:199.59:481.59:434.95:378:34Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:2811.15:0410.210:190.410:295.35:358:35Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:0011.25:4710.910:53-0.711:145.65:348:36Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:3311.36:2911.411:29-1.611:596.05:338:38Full Moon14Wed
15Thu5:0911.37:1311.912:09-2.35:318:39Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:4911.27:5912.112:456.212:51-2.65:308:40Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:3410.98:4712.31:356.41:36-2.65:298:41Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:2410.59:3812.32:296.42:24-2.25:288:43Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:229.910:3012.23:306.23:15-1.45:278:44Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:309.111:2312.14:385.84:11-0.35:268:45Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:508.55:514.95:111.05:258:46Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:1612.112:228.27:023.86:162.35:248:47Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:0612.01:578.58:022.57:253.55:238:48Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:5312.03:209.28:531.18:344.55:228:50Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:3611.94:2710.09:380.09:385.25:218:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:1511.85:2310.810:18-1.010:355.75:208:52Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:5311.56:1111.310:55-1.611:276.15:198:53New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:3011.26:5411.711:32-1.95:188:54New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:0710.87:3211.912:156.412:08-1.95:188:55New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:4610.48:0811.91:026.512:44-1.85:178:56Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:279.98:4311.91:476.61:22-1.45:168:57Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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