Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 9:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:56 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:408.03:2510.87:241.69:446.07:096:47Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:558.33:5210.98:231.610:075.37:116:45Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:558.84:1211.19:121.710:274.37:126:43Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:449.34:3011.29:541.910:483.37:136:41Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:309.94:4811.410:322.311:122.17:156:39Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:1410.45:0911.511:093.011:410.87:166:37Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:5910.95:3211.611:473.97:176:35Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:4611.35:5711.612:13-0.312:274.97:196:33Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:3611.66:2611.512:50-1.31:095.97:206:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:3011.66:5911.21:31-1.91:566.97:226:29Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:3011.57:3810.82:16-2.02:507.77:236:27Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:4011.38:2710.13:08-1.74:008.27:256:26Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:0211.14:07-1.25:378.27:266:24Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:2011.25:13-0.47:267.47:276:22Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:1811.56:240.28:336.17:296:20Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:008.72:5911.77:350.89:204.67:306:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:289.13:3211.98:381.59:593.17:326:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:409.74:0012.09:342.210:331.67:336:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:4110.34:2512.010:243.211:060.47:356:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:3610.94:5011.911:104.211:38-0.67:366:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:2711.35:1611.611:555.37:386:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:1511.65:4411.212:10-1.212:406.27:396:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:0111.86:1410.712:44-1.51:287.07:406:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:4711.86:4710.11:19-1.42:197.67:426:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:3511.67:249.41:57-1.13:187.97:436:02Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:2811.48:098.82:39-0.54:378.07:456:00Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:2811.19:108.23:270.26:287.77:465:59First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:2911.04:211.07:447.07:485:57First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:2111.05:211.78:266.27:495:56First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:047.52:0011.16:242.38:555.37:515:54First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:277.82:3011.27:242.89:174.17:525:52Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (85% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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