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 54m at 5:40 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:18 am (11.8 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 - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:3712.26:3110.412:060.912:483.16:475:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:0412.27:2310.212:421.91:272.16:455:56Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:3212.18:2310.01:203.32:101.26:435:58Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:0311.89:339.82:024.82:590.56:415:59Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:3911.411:039.72:516.33:540.16:396:01Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:2311.03:587.64:56-0.26:376:02Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:5910.110:25 AM10.55:378.46:03-0.56:356:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:2710.911:45 AM10.27:298.37:11-0.86:336:05Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:1911.51:0410.28:437.68:13-1.16:316:07Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:5812.02:1510.59:336.69:08-1.26:306:08Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:3112.34:1710.811:145.510:57-1.07:287:10New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:0012.45:1310.911:534.311:41-0.47:267:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:2712.56:0710.912:313.37:247:12New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:5412.47:0010.812:240.51:092.37:227:14New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:2112.27:5310.61:051.81:461.57:207:15Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:5011.98:4810.41:473.12:250.97:187:17Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:2011.49:4710.22:294.63:050.67:167:18Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:5210.710:5510.03:175.93:490.67:147:20First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:2810.04:157.14:370.87:127:21First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:229.910:13 AM9.35:447.95:331.17:107:22First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:0310.111:17 AM8.78:107.96:361.47:077:24First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:1410.512:398.49:277.47:421.47:057:25First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:5810.81:558.510:076.88:411.27:037:27Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:2911.02:568.910:336.29:311.07:017:28Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:5211.23:459.410:535.510:130.96:597:30Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:1111.34:309.811:134.710:511.06:577:31Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:3111.55:1310.211:373.711:281.36:557:32Full Moon27Tue
28Wed5:5211.75:5710.612:052.66:537:34Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:1511.86:4410.912:052.012:371.46:517:35Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:4111.87:3411.112:432.91:130.36:497:37Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:0911.88:2811.11:234.01:53-0.66:477:38Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 8:59 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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