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 : 9:34 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 51m at 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 - Jan 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:3111.81:4111.99:109.19:18-3.07:564:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:1312.62:3412.010:089.010:05-3.67:564:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:5313.03:2912.011:008.510:53-3.87:564:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:3113.34:2611.811:507.911:40-3.57:564:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:0813.55:2611.312:427.17:554:34Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:4513.66:3010.612:27-2.61:366.07:554:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:2113.67:389.71:13-1.32:334.97:554:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:5713.48:558.92:000.53:313.87:554:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:3313.110:288.42:482.64:302.67:544:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:1112.73:414.75:291.67:544:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:268.610:52 AM12.14:486.66:250.77:534:41Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:179.711:38 AM11.56:208.07:170.07:534:42Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:3210.812:2711.08:068.68:04-0.47:524:43Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:2411.71:1810.69:268.68:48-0.87:514:45Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:0412.22:0810.410:208.39:27-1.07:514:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:3712.42:5410.311:008.110:05-1.17:504:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:0412.43:3710.311:317.810:40-1.17:494:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:2512.34:1810.311:577.411:14-0.97:494:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:4412.35:0010.112:246.97:484:52New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:0312.45:429.912:546.37:474:53Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:2512.56:289.512:210.01:285.67:464:55Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:4912.57:189.212:550.82:054.77:454:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:1412.58:158.81:282.02:453.87:444:58Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:4112.39:238.52:033.43:302.97:434:59First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:1012.010:488.52:405.04:191.97:425:01First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:4211.73:246.75:130.97:415:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:439.010:23 AM11.54:308.26:120.07:405:04First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:4010.011:17 AM11.36:159.17:11-1.07:395:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:4011.112:2311.37:579.38:08-1.97:375:07Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:2011.91:3011.49:088.99:01-2.67:365:08Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:5412.42:3411.610:018.29:52-3.07:355:10Full Moon31Tue
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 7:15 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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