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 06m at 8:12 pm (7.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (11.0 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 - Jan 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:5212.54:2910.312:198.17:564:29New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:1612.55:1010.112:527.87:564:30Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:4212.65:559.812:15-1.31:287.37:564:31Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:1012.76:469.412:53-0.82:096.67:564:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:3912.77:448.91:300.12:545.67:564:33Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:0812.78:548.42:091.33:434.57:554:34First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:4012.610:188.22:502.94:343.27:554:35First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:1312.53:374.85:281.77:554:36First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:018.510:51 AM12.34:366.66:220.37:544:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:569.511:35 AM12.15:578.17:16-1.07:544:39Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:2110.712:2612.07:309.08:09-2.27:544:40Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:1811.81:2212.08:539.29:00-3.07:534:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:0312.62:2011.99:588.99:50-3.47:534:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:4313.03:1811.810:528.410:38-3.47:524:44Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:2013.34:1611.511:417.711:25-3.07:514:45Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:5513.45:1411.112:316.87:514:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:2813.46:1410.412:10-2.21:205.97:504:48Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:0113.37:169.712:54-0.92:115.07:494:49Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:3213.08:238.91:370.73:024.07:484:51Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:0412.79:428.42:202.63:553.17:484:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:3712.211:268.33:064.54:482.37:474:53Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:1311.64:006.45:401.67:464:55Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:349.010:53 AM11.05:207.96:331.07:454:56Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:0510.111:40 AM10.57:218.77:230.57:444:58Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:0011.012:3410.28:598.78:090.07:434:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:3911.61:2810.19:568.58:52-0.47:425:01Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:1011.92:1810.110:338.29:31-0.77:415:02Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:3512.13:0310.311:007.910:08-1.07:395:04New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:5712.23:4510.411:237.610:44-1.27:385:05New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:1612.34:2610.411:487.111:19-1.17:375:07New Moon30Sat
31Sun6:3512.45:0910.412:176.47:365:09New Moon31Sun
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 10:52 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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