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 2h 25m 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 - Nov 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:4011.54:44-0.27:027.47:535:51First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:3511.75:510.48:056.27:555:50First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:268.41:1812.05:591.17:504.66:564:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:588.81:5312.27:041.88:302.86:584:47Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:159.62:2512.58:042.79:071.16:594:45Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:2110.52:5512.68:593.79:45-0.57:014:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:2111.33:2612.59:514.710:23-1.87:024:43Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:1811.93:5812.310:425.811:01-2.57:044:41Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:1212.44:3211.811:336.711:40-2.87:054:40Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:0412.65:0911.212:287.47:074:39Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:5612.65:4910.412:21-2.51:287.87:084:37Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:4912.46:359.61:04-1.92:388.07:104:36Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:4512.27:318.71:50-1.04:087.87:114:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:4211.98:438.02:410.05:407.17:134:34Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:3611.710:137.53:361.16:456.37:144:33Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:2211.54:372.17:295.37:164:32Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:5811.55:413.18:034.27:174:31Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:147.91:2811.56:433.98:293.17:194:30Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:238.61:5311.57:394.78:522.07:204:29Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:199.32:1711.58:295.49:160.97:224:28Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:0610.12:4111.49:156.29:41-0.27:234:27New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:4810.93:0511.39:586.910:10-1.17:244:26New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:2811.53:3211.210:407.410:43-1.87:264:25New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:0812.04:0011.111:237.911:19-2.37:274:24New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:4912.44:3310.912:088.37:284:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:3312.55:1110.612:578.47:304:23Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:2112.55:5710.212:43-2.41:538.47:314:22Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:1212.56:569.61:31-1.92:598.17:324:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:0412.48:138.92:23-1.14:157.47:344:21First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:5412.49:478.23:19-0.15:286.27:354:21First 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 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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