Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:45 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 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 - Oct 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:3811.77:1912.11:14-0.31:333.57:086:48Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:4011.57:5911.62:01-1.02:254.87:106:46Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:4711.38:4511.02:50-1.23:246.07:116:44First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:0511.19:3910.23:44-1.04:406.97:136:42First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:3411.04:44-0.56:217.17:146:40First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:5611.35:510.18:016.67:156:38First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:148.92:5711.57:010.79:075.77:176:36Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:418.83:4311.78:101.09:544.77:186:34Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:549.24:1811.79:091.310:313.97:206:32Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:539.64:4511.69:591.611:023.17:216:30Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:4210.05:0711.410:422.111:292.47:226:29Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:2610.35:2611.311:202.811:541.77:246:27Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:0610.55:4711.111:563.57:256:25Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:4510.76:1110.912:201.112:324.37:276:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:2510.96:3710.612:480.51:085.17:286:21Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:0611.07:0510.31:200.21:475.97:296:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:5011.07:359.91:540.02:306.67:316:17Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:3911.08:089.42:330.13:217.17:326:15Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:3510.88:478.83:170.34:257.57:346:14Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:4010.89:468.34:070.65:537.67:356:12Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:4810.95:051.07:287.27:376:10Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:4711.16:091.28:226.47:386:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:408.22:3211.47:151.38:585.47:406:06Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:568.73:0811.78:161.59:324.07:416:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:019.53:4112.19:111.710:072.57:436:03Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:0010.44:1212.310:022.110:450.97:446:01New Moon26Tue
27Wed4:5611.24:4512.510:512.811:24-0.57:466:00New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:5111.85:1912.611:393.87:475:58New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:4712.35:5612.412:05-1.712:294.87:495:56Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:4412.56:3612.012:48-2.41:215.77:505:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:4312.57:2011.31:34-2.62:196.67:525:53Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:12 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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