Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 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 - Mar 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:0012.35:5810.612:132.86:475:55Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:2412.46:5010.612:061.912:501.66:455:56Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:5012.37:4810.412:443.21:310.66:435:58Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:1912.28:5310.21:244.72:17-0.16:415:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:5211.810:1310.02:096.33:09-0.56:396:01First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:3111.33:057.64:08-0.66:376:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:0510.09:25 AM10.74:318.65:15-0.66:356:04First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:5310.610:44 AM10.16:388.86:27-0.66:336:05Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:5311.312:169.98:168.07:35-0.76:316:07Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:3411.71:3710.09:106.98:34-0.76:296:08Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:0612.02:4510.39:505.79:25-0.56:276:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:3312.23:4410.510:274.510:100.06:256:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:5712.35:3810.612:023.37:237:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:2012.36:2910.712:362.37:217:14Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:4312.17:2010.712:312.01:101.47:197:15Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:0811.98:1110.61:103.31:440.77:177:17Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:3511.59:0310.41:504.62:200.37:157:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:0411.010:0010.22:325.92:580.27:137:20Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:3510.411:0810.03:207.03:410.47:117:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:129.74:227.84:300.87:097:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:419.910:00 AM9.06:098.35:291.27:077:24Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:1910.111:13 AM8.58:358.06:351.47:057:25Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:1810.412:408.49:307.47:411.37:037:27Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:5510.71:558.610:006.88:391.27:017:28Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:1910.92:559.010:216.09:281.06:597:30Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:3811.13:479.510:405.110:101.16:577:31Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:5611.44:3510.011:033.910:491.56:557:32New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:1411.65:2210.511:302.611:272.26:537:34New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:3611.86:1111.012:021.26:517:35New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:0011.97:0211.312:063.112:37-0.16:497:37New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:2812.07:5611.412:474.31:16-1.16:477:38Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 5:18 am — 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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