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 5h 42m 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 - Feb 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:2612.83:3411.710:477.210:39-2.97:345:11Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:5713.14:3411.611:326.111:25-2.37:325:13Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:2813.35:3311.212:184.97:315:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:5913.46:3410.712:09-1.11:063.77:295:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:3013.37:3910.112:520.51:542.67:285:18Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:0313.18:509.51:362.32:441.87:275:19Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:3712.610:169.22:224.33:351.27:255:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:1411.93:156.24:300.97:245:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:119.39:57 AM11.14:287.75:300.77:225:24Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:0410.110:51 AM10.46:298.56:310.67:215:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:1410.911:58 AM9.88:238.47:300.47:195:27Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:0011.51:069.79:268.08:230.27:175:28Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:3511.72:059.810:077.59:080.07:165:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:0311.82:549.910:377.09:46-0.27:145:32Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:2311.83:3710.111:016.510:21-0.17:125:33New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:3911.84:1810.211:235.910:530.17:115:35New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:5411.94:5810.211:465.211:250.67:095:36New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:1112.05:4010.112:144.37:075:38New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:3112.16:2510.012:453.47:065:39Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:5312.17:139.912:292.31:192.47:045:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:1812.08:089.71:033.61:581.67:025:42Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:4411.89:119.51:394.92:420.97:005:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:1211.510:309.42:196.33:320.46:595:45First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:4711.13:097.74:300.06:575:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:259.79:37 AM10.74:308.75:36-0.36:555:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:1410.410:54 AM10.46:309.06:44-0.86:535:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:0811.112:2010.48:068.57:48-1.36:515:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:4411.71:3610.79:037.58:45-1.66:495:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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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