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 1h 22m 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 - Dec 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:3912.511:318.14:201.36:294.67:364:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:2112.65:252.77:192.87:374:20Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:118.612:5812.66:324.18:031.07:384:19Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:369.61:3412.67:395.48:43-0.67:394:19Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:4610.72:0912.58:446.59:22-1.97:414:19Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:4411.82:4512.39:447.310:00-2.67:424:19Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:3612.53:2211.910:417.810:39-3.07:434:18Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:2212.94:0011.411:368.111:18-2.97:444:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:0513.14:4210.812:298.27:454:18Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:4613.05:2710.21:248.17:464:18Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:2612.86:169.512:40-1.82:217.87:474:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:0612.67:118.81:23-0.93:237.47:474:18Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:4512.38:158.12:070.14:276.87:484:18Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:2312.19:317.62:531.35:265.97:494:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:0011.911:027.33:422.66:164.97:504:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:3611.74:354.06:563.77:514:19Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:417.612:1011.65:345.37:302.57:514:19Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:118.412:4311.56:406.58:011.37:524:20Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:199.51:1411.47:477.48:320.27:524:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:1010.51:4611.38:498.09:05-0.97:534:20Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:5211.42:1911.39:428.49:41-1.87:534:21New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:3012.02:5411.310:308.710:19-2.57:544:21New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:0712.53:3311.311:158.711:01-2.97:544:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:4512.84:1811.211:598.611:44-3.07:554:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:2413.05:0811.012:478.37:554:23Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:0313.16:0410.512:30-2.71:407.87:554:24Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:4313.17:099.81:16-2.02:387.07:564:25Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:2313.18:249.02:05-0.83:415.97:564:26First Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:0313.09:528.32:550.84:454.57:564:26First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:4412.911:388.23:492.75:462.97:564:27First Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:2512.74:514.66:361.17:564:28First Quarter31Tue
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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