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 (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 17m at 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:019.04:2610.98:120.710:126.96:297:48Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:089.05:0211.29:060.410:496.56:307:46Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:059.25:2911.29:520.211:166.16:327:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:519.55:5111.210:320.111:385.66:337:42New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:339.86:0911.311:080.011:595.06:347:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:1210.06:2811.411:420.26:367:38New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:5110.16:4911.512:244.312:150.76:377:36New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:3310.27:1211.512:533.512:501.46:387:34Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:1710.27:3811.51:252.61:252.36:407:32Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:0710.28:0511.42:021.72:033.56:417:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:0210.18:3511.12:420.92:444.86:427:28Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:059.99:0910.83:280.33:326.16:447:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:249.89:5310.44:200.04:367.36:457:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:0310.05:20-0.26:068.06:467:22First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:3710.56:26-0.47:527.96:487:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:149.73:3611.17:35-0.79:087.26:497:18Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:359.84:1811.58:40-0.99:596.26:507:16Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:4810.24:5311.89:37-1.010:415.06:527:14Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:5110.75:2312.010:29-0.811:213.86:537:12Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:4911.05:5212.111:16-0.26:547:10Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:4511.16:2112.112:002.612:000.76:567:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:4011.16:5012.012:391.512:442.06:577:05Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:3611.07:2111.61:190.71:283.46:587:03Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:3310.87:5311.11:590.22:154.87:007:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:3410.68:2810.42:410.03:076.17:016:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:4310.49:089.63:250.14:147.17:026:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:0610.34:150.55:577.67:046:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:3610.55:110.98:037.47:056:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:4410.76:161.39:096.87:066:51Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:368.03:3010.97:241.59:496.17:086:49Waning Crescent30Sun
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 3:58 am — 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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