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 4h 22m 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 - Nov 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:4612.48:1010.42:22-2.33:267.17:535:52Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:5412.29:119.53:15-1.54:507.27:555:50First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:0512.04:12-0.56:296.87:565:49First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:1111.95:150.67:505.87:585:47First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:038.12:0611.96:241.68:474.77:595:46First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:378.22:4911.97:342.49:303.68:015:44Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:568.72:2211.87:373.19:042.67:024:43Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:589.32:4811.68:313.79:321.77:044:42Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:499.93:1111.49:184.49:581.07:054:40Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:3410.53:3211.310:005.110:220.37:074:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu5:1310.93:5611.110:385.810:48-0.37:084:38Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:5011.34:2110.811:166.411:17-0.77:104:36Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:2511.64:4810.511:556.911:49-1.07:114:35Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:0211.85:1810.212:367.37:124:34Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:4211.95:509.812:24-1.01:217.67:144:33Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:2511.96:259.41:02-0.82:137.77:154:32Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:1311.97:108.91:45-0.53:147.77:174:31Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:0511.88:158.32:330.04:267.47:184:30Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:5911.89:437.93:270.75:386.77:204:29Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat11:4911.911:168.04:271.46:345.67:214:28Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:3312.15:312.27:194.17:234:27Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:438.51:1212.36:352.97:592.57:244:26Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:599.41:4812.67:373.78:390.77:254:25Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:0410.42:2412.88:354.69:19-0.97:274:24Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:0411.43:0012.89:305.410:00-2.37:284:24New Moon25Thu
26Fri5:0012.23:3912.710:246.110:43-3.17:294:23New Moon26Fri
27Sat5:5412.84:2012.411:196.711:27-3.57:314:22New Moon27Sat
28Sun6:4813.15:0411.812:157.27:324:22Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:4113.25:5311.112:12-3.31:157.47:334:21Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:3513.16:4810.21:00-2.62:227.37:344:21Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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