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 3h 15m at 4:41 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 pm (12.2 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 - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:0210.86:2010.711:04-0.611:316.75:168:58New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:2910.66:5611.211:34-1.35:158:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:5810.57:3211.512:117.112:06-1.75:149:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:3010.38:0811.812:527.312:42-2.05:149:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:0510.08:4712.01:357.51:20-2.15:149:01Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:449.79:2912.12:217.52:02-1.95:139:02Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:309.410:1312.13:137.32:47-1.55:139:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:278.910:5912.14:117.03:36-0.85:129:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:388.311:4412.15:146.34:290.15:129:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:037.96:175.25:261.35:129:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:2912.212:357.97:153.86:282.65:129:06First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:1212.32:078.48:072.17:343.95:129:06Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:5312.33:299.38:540.48:415.05:119:07Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:3312.44:3810.49:39-1.19:455.95:119:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:1312.35:3811.310:22-2.410:466.55:119:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:5412.26:3212.011:05-3.211:436.95:119:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:3711.87:2212.411:49-3.55:119:08Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:2211.38:0912.612:397.112:32-3.45:129:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:1010.78:5412.61:367.11:17-2.95:129:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:0210.09:3712.52:346.92:02-2.15:129:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:589.210:1912.33:356.62:48-1.05:129:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:598.411:0112.04:386.03:350.25:129:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:097.711:4211.75:435.34:241.65:139:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:317.36:424.45:183.05:139:10Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:2111.41:057.37:343.46:174.45:139:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:5911.22:407.98:172.47:245.55:149:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:3611.03:558.78:541.48:336.45:149:10Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:1110.84:529.69:270.59:377.05:159:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:4510.75:3610.39:59-0.410:307.45:159:10Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:1910.66:1310.910:31-1.111:167.65:169:09New Moon30Wed
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 8:10 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 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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