Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 09m at 8:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:50 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:0711.76:3912.312:42-0.612:563.77:086:48Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:0811.77:1412.01:26-1.51:455.17:106:46Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:1311.67:5311.42:12-1.92:406.57:116:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:2611.38:3910.53:02-1.83:487.57:136:42Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:5211.29:379.63:57-1.25:247.97:146:40Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:2011.24:59-0.47:277.57:156:38Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:3011.46:100.48:456.67:176:36Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:368.43:1911.57:220.99:345.67:186:34Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:058.53:5611.68:281.310:114.67:206:32Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:149.04:2311.59:231.610:413.77:216:30Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:089.44:4311.410:092.111:062.87:226:28Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:559.84:5911.310:482.811:292.07:246:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:3810.25:1611.211:233.611:511.17:256:25New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:1810.55:3511.011:584.57:276:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:5710.85:5710.812:160.412:335.47:286:21New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:3711.06:2010.612:44-0.21:096.27:306:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:1911.16:4510.21:16-0.51:497.07:316:17Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:0411.17:119.81:51-0.62:357.67:326:15Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:5711.07:369.42:32-0.53:308.17:346:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:0010.98:078.93:18-0.24:478.37:356:12First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:1310.94:130.26:438.17:376:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:2011.05:160.58:017.47:386:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:0911.36:220.88:366.37:406:06First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:538.32:4511.67:281.19:084.97:416:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:139.03:1511.98:281.59:423.27:436:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:219.83:4312.29:222.110:171.47:446:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:2310.74:1212.510:133.010:55-0.47:466:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:2111.54:4212.611:024.111:34-1.97:475:58Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:1912.15:1512.511:525.37:495:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:1712.55:5112.212:15-2.812:436.37:505:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:1512.76:3011.612:58-3.21:387.27:525:53Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:06 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 77% 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 Waxing Gibbous (77% 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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