Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 18m at 5:45 am (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:47 am (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:5611.610:598.44:290.76:256.36:534:51Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:4911.85:361.27:215.06:554:50Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:278.81:3312.16:421.78:063.56:564:48Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:449.52:1112.47:442.28:481.96:584:47Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:5010.32:4712.68:412.89:280.36:594:45Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:5011.13:2212.79:343.610:08-1.07:014:44New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:4711.83:5912.610:254.410:49-1.97:024:43New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:4112.34:3612.211:175.311:31-2.47:044:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:3512.65:1611.712:096.07:054:40Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:2912.65:5911.012:13-2.41:066.67:074:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:2412.56:4710.112:58-1.92:107.07:084:37Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:2012.37:419.21:44-1.23:257.17:104:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:1912.18:488.42:34-0.24:546.77:114:35First Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:1811.810:107.83:291.06:146.07:134:34First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:1111.74:302.07:125.17:144:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:5611.65:353.07:564.17:164:32Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:088.01:3111.56:403.78:293.17:174:31Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:178.72:0111.57:404.48:572.27:194:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:129.42:2711.48:314.99:211.37:204:29Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:5810.12:5311.49:165.59:470.57:214:28Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:3810.73:1911.39:586.010:14-0.37:234:27Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:1511.23:4611.210:376.510:44-0.97:244:26Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:5111.74:1511.011:166.911:17-1.47:264:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:2912.04:4710.811:587.211:54-1.77:274:24Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:0912.35:2210.512:437.47:284:24Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:5212.46:0210.112:34-1.71:337.67:304:23Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:3912.56:529.61:18-1.42:307.57:314:22Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:2912.47:569.02:07-0.93:367.17:324:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:2112.49:178.42:590.04:476.47:344:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:1212.410:508.23:581.05:555.27:354:21Third Quarter30Mon
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 8:16 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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