Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 5:40 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 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 - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:4110.75:5212.010:33-1.611:325.36:287:49Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:3710.86:2312.011:19-1.36:297:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:2910.86:5112.012:114.512:02-0.66:317:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:2010.67:1811.812:493.712:430.36:327:44Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:1110.47:4611.61:273.01:231.56:337:42Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:0310.18:1511.32:062.32:042.86:357:40Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:589.88:4610.82:451.82:464.26:367:38Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:599.59:2010.33:271.53:345.56:377:36Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:119.310:009.64:131.44:346.76:397:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:459.45:041.46:067.56:407:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:229.86:021.48:177.56:417:29Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:2610.37:051.39:287.26:437:27Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:088.64:0710.78:051.110:076.76:447:25Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:128.84:3710.98:580.710:326.26:457:23Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:059.35:0211.29:450.310:545.66:477:21Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:519.75:2411.410:260.111:184.96:487:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat4:3510.25:4711.611:050.111:463.96:497:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:1910.66:1211.711:440.46:517:15New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:0510.86:3911.912:182.812:231.16:527:13New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:5511.07:0811.912:551.71:032.16:537:11Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:4911.07:4011.81:350.71:463.46:557:09Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:4710.98:1611.52:19-0.12:334.76:567:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:5410.68:5611.03:08-0.63:276.06:577:05First Quarter23Fri
24Sat11:1310.59:4610.44:02-0.74:377.16:597:03First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:5010.55:03-0.66:127.67:007:01First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:1810.96:10-0.37:587.37:016:59First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:159.43:1911.47:21-0.29:116.47:036:57Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:419.44:0411.78:270.010:005.47:046:55Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:549.74:3911.99:260.110:404.37:056:53Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:5610.15:0811.910:170.411:153.37:076:51Full Moon30Fri
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 3:04 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 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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