Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 6:45 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:29 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:2610.810:35 AM7.87:127.25:401.05:528:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:2310.912:047.78:106.56:431.35:508:22First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:0911.11:268.08:455.57:451.75:488:23Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:4511.42:378.79:164.28:422.15:478:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:1611.73:409.59:492.69:352.65:458:26Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:4711.94:3810.410:251.010:253.45:448:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:1712.15:3411.211:02-0.611:144.35:428:28Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:5012.26:3011.811:42-2.05:418:30Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:2612.27:2612.212:045.212:25-3.05:408:31Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:0511.98:2412.412:566.11:10-3.45:388:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:4811.49:2412.41:526.81:57-3.25:378:34Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:3710.610:2712.22:557.22:48-2.65:358:35Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:359.711:3212.04:117.33:43-1.65:348:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:468.85:426.94:43-0.45:338:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:3611.911:14 AM8.07:106.05:480.85:328:39Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:3311.812:537.88:164.86:561.95:308:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:1911.82:258.19:053.58:032.95:298:41Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:5511.73:408.79:442.39:043.75:288:43Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:2511.54:409.410:171.39:584.65:278:44Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:5011.35:3110.010:450.410:455.35:268:45Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:1311.16:1610.611:11-0.311:296.05:258:46New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:3710.86:5511.011:38-0.95:248:47New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:0310.57:3111.412:106.612:07-1.35:238:48New Moon23Mon
24Tue5:3210.28:0611.612:517.112:38-1.55:228:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:039.98:4211.71:337.41:13-1.65:218:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:379.59:2111.72:177.51:51-1.45:208:52Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:149.110:0411.73:067.62:32-1.15:198:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:588.710:5011.64:017.53:17-0.65:198:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:558.211:3711.65:047.24:060.05:188:55First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:107.76:086.54:590.85:178:56First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:2211.611:37 AM7.57:045.55:561.75:168:57First Quarter31Tue
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 9:37 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 59% 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 (59% 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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