Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 7:38 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:19 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:5212.56:2511.312:170.86:467:39New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:2112.47:2111.412:212.312:56-0.26:447:40Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:5212.18:1811.31:063.71:36-0.96:427:42Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:2511.69:1711.21:545.12:17-1.16:407:43Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:0010.910:2111.02:466.33:01-0.96:387:45Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:3810.111:3610.83:497.33:49-0.46:367:46First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:259.25:187.84:430.36:347:47First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:0310.710:31 AM8.47:287.65:451.06:327:49First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:1710.811:59 AM7.98:496.96:541.56:307:50First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:0910.91:297.99:356.18:011.86:287:52Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:4511.02:418.310:075.48:571.96:267:53Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:1011.03:378.810:324.59:442.16:247:54Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:3011.14:249.310:523.710:232.56:227:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:4711.15:079.711:132.711:003.06:217:57Full Moon14Sun
15Mon5:0611.25:4910.211:351.711:353.76:197:59Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:2611.26:3110.612:020.66:178:00Full Moon16Tue
17Wed5:4911.27:1411.012:114.612:33-0.36:158:01Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:1411.18:0011.212:495.41:07-1.16:138:03Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:4110.98:5011.41:316.31:46-1.66:118:04Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:1210.69:4711.32:167.12:30-1.76:098:06Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:4710.210:5311.23:117.73:19-1.56:088:07Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:349.74:208.14:16-1.16:068:08Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:0911.19:45 AM9.15:538.05:20-0.66:048:10Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:2111.211:22 AM8.67:307.36:290.06:028:11Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:1511.51:008.58:336.07:370.66:018:13Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:5711.72:278.99:194.58:401.25:598:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:3012.03:409.69:592.89:362.05:578:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:0012.24:4410.310:361.110:283.05:568:17New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:2912.25:4310.911:13-0.311:174.15:548:18New Moon29Mon
30Tue4:5812.16:3811.411:49-1.45:528:20New Moon30Tue
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 10:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (69% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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