Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 6:49 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 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 - Sep 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:349.39:0510.73:161.63:065.26:297:48First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:409.29:3610.34:011.13:526.56:307:46First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:049.24:520.74:567.66:317:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:549.65:510.46:358.36:337:43First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:1810.36:55-0.18:198.36:347:41Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:319.64:0610.98:00-0.79:257.76:357:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:4710.04:4211.49:00-1.210:106.86:377:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:5410.55:1211.79:54-1.610:505.76:387:35Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:5511.05:4212.010:44-1.611:314.46:397:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:5311.36:1112.311:30-1.16:417:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:5111.46:4212.412:123.012:16-0.26:427:28Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:5011.37:1412.412:561.71:001.26:437:26Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:5211.17:4712.11:400.61:472.86:457:24Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:5710.78:2311.62:26-0.12:364.56:467:22Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:0910.59:0210.93:15-0.43:346.16:477:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:3510.39:4910.14:07-0.34:507.26:497:18Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:1510.55:050.06:477.76:507:16Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:3910.96:090.48:367.36:517:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:108.73:3711.27:180.79:376.66:537:12Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:358.64:1811.48:230.810:185.96:547:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:448.94:4911.49:190.810:495.26:557:08Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:389.35:1211.310:040.911:144.66:577:06Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:239.65:2911.210:421.111:353.96:587:04New Moon23Mon
24Tue5:049.95:4511.211:161.511:573.26:597:02New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:4210.16:0211.211:492.17:017:00New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:2210.36:2311.212:212.312:212.97:026:58New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:0210.46:4511.112:481.512:543.87:036:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:4610.57:1010.91:190.81:304.87:056:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:3310.67:3510.61:540.22:085.97:066:52Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:2610.58:0210.22:33-0.12:536.87:076:50Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 4:34 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 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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