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 3h 22m 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 - Nov 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:3711.25:2711.212:075.47:535:52Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:1811.45:5410.812:19-0.612:496.27:545:51Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:5911.66:2210.412:49-0.81:316.97:565:49Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:4011.76:539.91:23-0.92:187.47:575:48Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:2411.77:279.31:59-0.73:127.77:595:46Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:1311.57:078.71:40-0.23:197.87:004:45Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:0711.48:028.12:260.34:557.77:024:43Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:0611.39:247.63:181.06:307.17:034:42Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:0011.34:161.67:126.37:054:41Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:4411.55:182.17:395.37:064:39Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:197.81:2011.76:202.68:054.17:084:38Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:308.51:5211.97:193.18:342.77:094:37Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:319.42:2112.18:123.69:051.17:114:36Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:2610.42:5112.39:024.39:40-0.57:124:34New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:1811.33:2212.49:515.110:18-1.97:144:33New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:1112.13:5612.410:406.010:59-2.97:154:32New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:0412.64:3412.211:316.711:42-3.47:174:31New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:5812.95:1611.812:257.37:184:30Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:5512.96:0411.112:29-3.31:257.77:194:29Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:5412.87:0010.31:19-2.82:357.77:214:28Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:5512.68:099.32:12-1.83:597.37:224:27First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:5712.59:368.43:10-0.55:296.47:244:26First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:5412.411:178.04:130.86:415.27:254:25First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:4212.35:212.17:353.87:264:25Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:578.31:2212.26:303.38:182.47:284:24Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:209.01:5612.17:364.38:541.37:294:23Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:269.82:2411.88:365.39:250.37:304:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:2110.62:5111.69:296.19:54-0.57:324:22Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:0811.33:1611.310:176.710:21-1.07:334:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:4811.83:4410.911:027.310:51-1.37:344:21Full Moon30Wed
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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