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 (tomorrow) : 5:45 am (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 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 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:1412.33:1411.810:267.810:29-2.97:564:29Full Moon1Thu
2Fri5:5412.84:0011.811:147.711:14-3.27:564:30Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:3513.24:5111.612:047.37:564:31Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:1713.45:4611.212:566.97:564:32Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:5913.56:4510.512:46-2.41:526.27:554:34Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:4213.57:529.71:34-1.32:515.47:554:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:2613.39:099.02:240.13:554.47:554:36Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:1113.110:418.53:181.95:013.37:554:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri10:5712.84:183.76:042.27:544:38Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:308.611:45 AM12.45:295.47:011.07:544:39Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:129.512:3412.16:516.67:520.17:534:41Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:2610.61:2111.78:137.28:37-0.67:534:42Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:2111.52:0611.49:227.59:18-1.17:524:43Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:0512.12:4911.110:187.59:55-1.37:524:45New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:4212.43:3010.811:037.410:31-1.37:514:46New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:1312.54:1110.611:427.211:07-1.27:504:47New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:4012.54:5210.412:187.07:494:49New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:0412.55:3410.112:526.67:494:50Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:3012.46:189.712:18-0.41:286.27:484:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:5812.47:059.312:540.22:065.77:474:53Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:2812.37:568.81:301.12:495.17:464:55Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:0112.18:558.42:082.23:344.57:454:56First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:3611.910:068.12:483.54:243.77:444:57First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:1311.611:348.23:334.85:162.97:434:59First Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:5411.44:306.16:081.97:425:00First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:138.811:39 AM11.25:457.27:000.87:415:02Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:369.812:2811.27:097.97:50-0.37:405:04Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:3210.81:1911.38:238.08:38-1.47:395:05Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:1611.62:1111.59:227.99:25-2.27:375:07Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:5412.33:0311.710:117.410:12-2.77:365:08Full Moon30Fri
31Sat5:3112.83:5611.910:586.810:58-2.87:355:10Full Moon31Sat
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 2:23 am — 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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