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 11m 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 - Dec 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:289.21:1111.97:206.38:230.07:364:20Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:2810.31:4212.08:217.28:59-1.57:384:20Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:2011.42:1612.19:177.99:38-2.77:394:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:0912.22:5312.110:118.310:21-3.57:404:19Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:5712.83:3612.011:038.611:06-3.97:414:19Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:4413.14:2411.811:568.611:53-3.87:424:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:3213.25:1811.312:538.37:434:18Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:2013.16:1910.512:42-3.21:557.87:444:18Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:0613.07:299.61:33-2.23:047.07:454:18Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:5212.98:518.62:25-0.74:175.97:464:18Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:3612.810:308.03:191.05:274.57:474:18Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:1812.64:182.96:272.97:484:18Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:248.111:58 AM12.45:254.77:171.47:484:18Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:089.012:3612.16:406.38:000.27:494:19Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:2710.21:1311.88:007.48:39-0.87:504:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:2611.31:4911.49:138.19:14-1.47:514:19Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:1312.12:2511.010:158.39:48-1.77:514:19New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:5212.63:0210.711:068.410:22-1.87:524:20New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:2612.73:4010.411:498.410:57-1.87:534:20New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:5612.74:2110.212:278.37:534:21New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:2412.65:039.91:038.07:544:21Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:5012.55:479.612:10-1.31:407.77:544:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:1912.56:349.112:47-0.82:207.27:544:22Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:4812.57:278.61:25-0.13:056.67:554:23Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:1912.48:308.12:030.93:515.77:554:23First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:5012.39:447.72:432.24:394.77:554:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:2212.211:137.73:253.65:263.47:564:25First Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:5512.14:145.26:122.07:564:26First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:548.411:30 AM11.95:176.86:580.67:564:27Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:279.512:0911.96:358.07:44-0.87:564:28Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:3610.712:5211.97:558.88:30-2.17:564:28Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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