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 2h 55m 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 - Feb 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:2311.511:348.42:595.64:332.37:345:10Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:5711.03:497.25:251.77:335:12Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:569.110:38 AM10.45:138.56:181.27:325:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:1910.111:30 AM10.17:369.07:110.67:305:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:0210.912:299.99:098.98:020.07:295:17Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:3411.41:2610.09:518.68:48-0.77:275:18Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:0011.82:1810.310:188.39:31-1.37:265:20Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:2212.13:0610.610:427.810:12-1.77:245:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:4412.33:5410.911:107.110:52-1.87:235:23New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:0612.54:4311.011:436.211:31-1.57:215:25New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:3012.85:3510.912:215.07:205:26Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:5612.96:3110.612:10-0.61:023.87:185:28Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:2413.07:3310.212:500.81:472.57:175:29Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:5412.98:419.81:322.52:361.47:155:31Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:2712.610:049.42:164.43:290.57:135:32First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:0512.211:579.53:076.34:270.07:125:34First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:5011.54:187.95:30-0.47:105:35First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:0110.310:51 AM10.96:108.96:37-0.77:085:37Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:1411.312:0710.48:118.77:41-0.97:075:39Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:0111.91:2310.39:228.08:39-1.17:055:40Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:3812.32:2910.310:087.29:29-1.17:035:42Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:0912.43:2610.410:456.410:13-0.97:015:43Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:3412.44:1610.411:185.610:52-0.46:595:45Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:5612.35:0410.311:504.811:290.36:585:46Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:1512.25:5010.212:213.96:565:48Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:3612.16:3810.012:041.412:533.16:545:49Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:5811.97:279.812:392.61:262.46:525:51Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:2311.68:219.51:144.02:021.86:505:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
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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