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 6h 04m 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:1512.67:1510.81:44-3.02:417.87:535:52Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:1912.37:079.91:33-2.32:598.06:554:50Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:2712.18:158.92:26-1.34:417.76:564:49Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:3411.99:448.13:25-0.16:166.86:584:47Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:3211.84:311.17:185.76:594:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:1611.75:402.18:024.57:014:44Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:008.01:5011.66:462.98:373.47:024:43Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:148.62:1611.57:463.79:052.37:044:42Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:149.32:3611.48:374.59:301.37:054:40Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:0510.02:5611.39:225.39:520.47:074:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:4910.63:1711.110:036.110:16-0.47:084:38New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:2811.13:4010.910:436.910:43-1.07:104:36New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:0411.64:0410.711:227.411:13-1.47:114:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:4011.84:3110.412:027.97:134:34New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:1812.04:5910.112:458.27:144:33Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:0012.05:309.812:24-1.51:348.47:154:32Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:4712.06:079.41:06-1.32:308.47:174:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:3811.97:018.91:53-0.93:408.27:184:30First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:3111.98:258.32:44-0.34:567.67:204:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:1911.910:067.93:410.56:006.57:214:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:0212.14:411.46:484.97:234:27First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:3912.35:452.57:303.17:244:26Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:148.71:1312.56:493.78:101.27:254:25Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:319.81:4712.77:514.98:49-0.77:274:24Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:3810.92:2112.88:506.09:30-2.27:284:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:3811.92:5612.79:486.910:11-3.37:294:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:3312.73:3512.410:447.610:53-3.87:314:22Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:2613.14:1712.011:408.011:37-3.77:324:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:1713.35:0311.312:388.27:334:21Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:0813.25:5410.512:23-3.21:428.17:344:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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