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 3h 11m 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 - Mar 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:5812.07:0910.312:351.81:172.66:475:55Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:2911.98:0110.11:122.71:591.96:455:56Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:0211.79:019.81:533.92:451.46:435:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:4011.410:139.62:405.13:380.96:415:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:2611.011:429.73:386.34:370.66:396:01First Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:2310.64:567.25:420.26:376:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:1710.211:34 AM10.46:307.46:48-0.26:356:04Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:2610.912:4710.47:527.07:49-0.76:346:05Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:1611.52:5510.79:546.29:46-0.97:327:07Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:5512.03:5711.010:435.210:37-0.97:307:08Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:3112.44:5411.311:264.111:24-0.67:287:09Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:0512.65:4911.412:083.17:267:11Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:3812.66:4311.312:100.112:502.27:247:12Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:1212.57:3611.112:541.11:321.57:227:14Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:4612.28:3110.81:392.32:141.07:207:15Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:2211.79:2910.42:253.62:580.87:187:17Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:0111.110:3410.13:144.83:450.97:167:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:4310.411:539.94:126.04:351.17:147:20Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:349.65:286.85:321.47:127:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:269.911:37 AM9.07:137.16:341.77:107:22Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:4410.212:508.78:446.87:381.77:087:24Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:3610.62:018.89:406.28:371.67:067:25Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:1310.83:009.110:175.69:271.57:047:27Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:4011.03:499.510:455.010:091.47:027:28Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:0211.14:329.911:094.410:471.56:597:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:2311.35:1210.211:333.611:231.76:577:31New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:4611.45:5210.512:002.86:557:32New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:1111.66:3410.812:301.96:537:34New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:3911.67:1811.012:362.71:051.06:517:35Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:0911.58:0611.11:153.41:430.36:497:37Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:4211.48:5911.01:574.32:25-0.26:477:38Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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