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 4h 32m 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 - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:5010.45:3311.811:021.011:482.47:086:49Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:3910.65:5711.611:431.87:096:47Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:2610.76:2111.412:201.612:232.87:116:45Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:1310.86:4711.112:521.01:023.97:126:43Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:5910.87:1510.71:240.51:435.07:146:41Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:4810.87:4510.21:590.22:286.07:156:39Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:4010.78:199.62:370.23:196.87:166:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:4010.58:588.93:190.54:267.57:186:35Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:5110.49:528.34:070.96:177.77:196:33Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:1010.45:041.38:187.37:216:31Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:1410.76:081.69:056.77:226:29Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:367.92:5810.97:131.79:326.07:236:27Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:508.23:3011.28:131.69:535.27:256:25Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:498.83:5711.49:051.510:154.27:266:23Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:419.54:2211.79:511.610:413.07:286:21Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:2910.34:4711.910:342.011:121.67:296:20New Moon16Sun
17Mon5:1710.95:1412.011:162.611:460.37:316:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:0611.45:4312.111:593.57:326:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:5811.86:1612.012:24-0.912:444.67:336:14Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:5312.06:5211.71:06-1.71:325.67:356:12Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:5312.07:3211.21:51-2.12:266.67:366:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:5811.98:2010.62:40-2.13:317.37:386:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:1211.79:209.73:34-1.54:557.67:396:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:3211.64:35-0.76:407.37:416:05First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:4211.85:430.18:056.37:426:03First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:198.52:3611.96:540.99:025.07:446:02Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:528.73:1712.08:031.59:453.77:456:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:099.23:5012.09:042.110:212.57:475:58Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:119.84:1711.99:572.810:521.57:485:57Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:0510.34:4011.710:433.611:220.67:505:55Full Moon30Sun
31Mon5:5310.85:0311.511:264.511:50-0.17:515:54Full Moon31Mon
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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