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 1h 20m 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 - Jun 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:548.55:416.44:40-0.25:158:58Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:1612.211:27 AM7.86:565.15:431.25:158:59Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:0312.21:107.77:573.66:492.75:149:00Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:4512.12:468.38:462.27:574.15:149:01Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:2111.94:049.19:270.89:035.25:139:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:5411.75:0810.110:02-0.310:046.15:139:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:2411.46:0010.810:35-1.110:596.85:139:03New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:5311.06:4511.411:06-1.711:507.35:129:04New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:2310.77:2311.811:37-2.05:129:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:5610.37:5811.912:377.612:10-2.05:129:05New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:319.98:3112.01:217.812:45-1.95:129:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:099.69:0311.92:057.71:23-1.75:119:06Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:519.29:3811.82:497.62:02-1.25:119:07Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:388.710:1511.83:377.32:43-0.75:119:07Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:318.210:5311.74:296.93:260.15:119:08Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:337.711:3111.75:236.24:111.05:119:08First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:497.36:155.35:002.15:119:09First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:0811.612:137.27:024.25:533.45:129:09First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:4411.61:427.77:452.86:534.75:129:09Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:1911.63:038.68:251.27:585.85:129:09Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:5411.74:129.79:05-0.49:046.85:129:10Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:3011.85:1110.89:47-1.910:067.45:129:10Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:0911.86:0411.710:30-3.011:047.85:139:10Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:5111.86:5312.311:15-3.95:139:10Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:3811.77:4112.612:007.912:02-4.25:149:10Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:3011.48:2812.812:557.812:50-4.15:149:10Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:2710.99:1412.81:527.41:40-3.55:149:10Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:2910.29:5812.82:536.82:30-2.45:159:10Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:379.310:4212.63:586.03:21-1.05:169:10Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:548.411:2512.55:054.94:140.75:169:09Third Quarter30Sat
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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