Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 9:40 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:46 pm (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:3310.75:2010.19:49-0.210:087.45:168:58Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:0310.76:0210.810:21-1.110:577.75:158:59New Moon2Sat
3Sun3:3510.66:3911.410:55-1.811:418.05:149:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:0810.67:1511.811:32-2.45:149:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:4510.57:5212.112:248.112:11-2.85:149:01New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:2710.58:3012.21:078.012:54-2.95:139:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:1510.29:0912.31:547.81:38-2.85:139:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:109.89:4912.42:457.32:24-2.25:129:04Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:139.210:2912.43:426.63:12-1.25:129:04Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:268.511:0812.44:435.64:020.25:129:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:528.011:4812.45:454.24:561.95:129:06First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:317.96:452.65:563.75:129:06First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:2912.42:158.57:391.07:055.45:119:07Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:1012.23:469.58:29-0.58:216.75:119:07Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:5212.14:5610.79:16-1.79:357.45:119:08Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:3611.85:5111.510:00-2.610:427.85:119:08Full Moon16Sat
17Sun3:2011.56:3812.110:43-3.011:417.85:119:08Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:0611.27:2012.411:26-3.15:129:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:5210.77:5812.412:337.712:07-2.95:129:09Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:4010.38:3312.31:237.412:49-2.45:129:09Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:309.89:0512.22:107.01:30-1.75:129:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:229.29:3612.02:586.62:11-0.85:129:10Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:188.610:0711.83:486.02:510.35:139:10Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:197.910:3811.64:385.23:321.65:139:10Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:307.411:1011.45:284.34:143.15:139:10Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:557.211:4411.26:163.45:014.75:149:10Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:377.67:032.45:596.15:149:10Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:1910.93:188.47:461.47:137.35:159:10Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:5710.74:299.58:270.48:368.05:159:10Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:3610.55:1710.39:07-0.69:488.45:169:09Waning Crescent30Sat
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 1:43 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 91% 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 (91% 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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