Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 3:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 30m at 9:22 am (8.5 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 - Feb 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:4612.47:159.612:560.71:564.77:355:10Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:1712.48:099.21:331.62:404.07:335:12Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:5112.29:128.92:132.73:283.27:325:13First Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:2812.010:288.72:574.14:212.47:315:15First Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:1011.73:505.55:181.57:295:16First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:019.010:59 AM11.54:596.76:180.67:285:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:389.711:55 AM11.46:257.57:16-0.47:265:19Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:5210.712:5511.57:497.78:12-1.37:255:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:4511.51:5411.68:577.49:04-2.07:235:23Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:2812.22:5211.89:526.89:53-2.47:225:24Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:0712.73:4811.810:426.010:41-2.37:205:26Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:4413.04:4411.711:295.211:27-1.87:195:27Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:2113.25:4011.412:164.37:175:29Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:5713.26:3710.912:12-0.91:043.67:165:30Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:3413.07:3710.312:570.41:522.97:145:32Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:1212.78:429.71:441.92:432.47:125:33Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:5212.19:579.22:333.53:372.17:115:35Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:3511.511:349.13:285.14:331.87:095:37Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:2310.84:396.45:341.67:075:38Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:219.511:20 AM10.26:167.26:341.47:055:40Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:3910.212:229.97:557.37:311.17:045:41Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:3110.81:219.89:017.08:200.77:025:43Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:0911.22:149.99:456.79:020.57:005:44Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:3711.42:5910.010:186.39:400.36:585:46Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:0011.53:4010.210:455.810:160.26:565:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:2011.74:1910.311:095.310:500.36:555:49New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:4111.84:5810.411:364.711:240.66:535:50New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:0411.95:3910.512:064.16:515:52New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:3012.06:2210.412:393.36:495:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 12:35 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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