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 24m at 6:49 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:56 am (11.4 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 - Feb 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:1011.81:1310.79:158.58:41-1.27:345:11Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:5312.32:1210.510:138.19:27-1.37:335:12Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:2812.53:0410.410:557.610:09-1.37:315:14Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:5712.53:5210.311:297.110:47-1.17:305:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:2012.44:3610.211:596.611:23-0.77:285:17Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:4112.35:1910.112:286.07:275:19Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:0012.26:049.812:595.47:265:20Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:2112.26:519.512:310.81:314.67:245:22Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:4512.17:429.11:051.92:073.87:235:23Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:1011.98:398.81:383.22:463.17:215:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:3711.69:478.62:124.63:292.47:195:27Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:0611.211:188.62:496.14:171.87:185:28Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:3810.73:367.55:101.37:165:30Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:379.210:20 AM10.35:028.76:080.67:155:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:0610.211:20 AM10.17:129.17:07-0.17:135:33Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:4811.012:2910.28:418.98:03-0.97:115:34Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:1911.61:3410.59:258.58:55-1.77:105:36Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:4612.02:3311.010:017.89:43-2.27:085:37New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:1212.43:3011.410:386.810:28-2.37:065:39New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:3812.74:2611.511:175.611:12-1.87:045:40New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:0612.95:2311.411:594.311:55-0.87:035:42New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:3513.16:2311.112:432.97:015:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:0613.17:2610.712:380.71:301.76:595:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:3912.98:3610.21:232.52:190.86:575:47Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:1412.59:589.82:104.53:120.26:555:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:5311.811:469.83:066.34:09-0.16:545:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:4011.04:237.85:120.06:525:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:4110.510:42 AM10.26:268.56:190.06:505:53First Quarter28Fri
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 9:52 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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