Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:12 pm (7.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 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 - Aug 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:4511.34:4111.08:25-1.89:178.55:478:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:4711.15:2911.69:21-2.410:278.15:498:42Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:4911.06:0812.010:13-2.711:197.55:508:40New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:4911.06:4312.211:02-2.75:518:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:4510.87:1412.212:056.811:48 AM-2.45:538:37New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:3910.67:4312.212:476.012:30-1.85:548:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:3310.28:1012.11:295.21:11-0.85:558:34Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:279.78:3611.92:114.41:510.55:568:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:249.29:0411.72:533.62:302.05:588:31Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:268.79:3311.33:362.83:113.75:598:29First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:388.410:0410.84:212.23:555.36:008:28First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:138.45:081.74:516.86:028:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:198.96:001.36:247.96:038:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:479.76:561.08:438.26:048:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:219.34:3710.47:530.610:018.06:068:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:249.25:1210.98:460.110:417.76:078:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:239.45:4011.19:34-0.411:077.46:088:18Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:149.76:0311.310:17-0.911:296.96:108:16Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:0010.06:2311.510:57-1.211:546.36:118:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:4410.36:4311.711:35-1.36:128:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:3010.57:0511.912:235.512:13-1.06:148:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:1910.57:2912.112:574.412:50-0.36:158:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:1210.47:5612.21:363.21:290.96:168:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:1010.18:2512.22:182.02:102.46:188:05Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:149.88:5712.03:030.92:534.26:198:03Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:289.69:3411.63:540.13:435.96:208:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:029.54:50-0.44:497.36:217:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:009.95:52-0.76:278.36:237:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:2710.76:59-0.98:238.26:247:55Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:3610.14:2111.38:06-1.19:417.66:257:53Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:5510.05:0111.69:08-1.210:316.76:277:51Waning Crescent31Mon
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 6:01 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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