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 1h 42m 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 - Mar 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:4911.29:229.31:505.42:411.46:485:54Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:1810.710:419.22:316.73:251.36:465:55Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:5010.13:237.84:171.26:455:57Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:449.49:33 AM9.54:578.65:171.16:435:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:2510.010:41 AM9.27:588.76:220.96:416:00Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:1210.612:019.18:558.37:230.46:396:01Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:4311.11:109.49:197.88:16-0.26:376:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:0611.43:099.910:407.110:03-0.67:357:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:2611.74:0210.411:056.110:46-0.77:337:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue5:4612.04:5310.911:354.911:28-0.47:317:07New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:0812.35:4611.212:103.57:297:08New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:3312.56:4111.312:080.412:482.07:277:10New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:0012.67:3811.212:491.61:290.67:257:11Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:3112.68:4011.01:323.12:13-0.47:237:13Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:0412.39:4810.72:174.73:01-1.07:217:14Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:4011.811:1010.53:086.33:53-1.17:197:16First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:2411.14:127.64:52-0.87:177:17First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:5610.510:21 AM10.25:488.45:59-0.47:157:19First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:3510.911:43 AM9.48:038.27:120.07:137:20First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:3811.41:189.19:257.38:220.27:117:21Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:2111.72:419.310:146.29:220.37:097:23Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:5511.83:469.610:515.210:120.57:077:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:2011.84:409.811:224.310:551.07:057:26Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:4011.75:2710.111:503.311:321.77:037:27Full Moon24Tue
25Wed5:5711.66:1210.212:162.57:017:29Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:1511.56:5510.412:082.712:421.66:597:30Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:3511.37:3810.512:433.71:100.96:577:31Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:5811.18:2210.51:184.71:400.46:557:33Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:2410.89:0910.51:555.82:140.16:537:34Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:5110.310:0110.42:356.72:520.06:517:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:199.811:0410.23:227.53:360.26:497:37Third 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 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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