Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:42 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 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 - Jan 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:3912.68:068.61:320.83:105.17:564:29Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:0912.49:168.02:122.24:004.37:564:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:4212.110:427.82:533.94:503.47:564:31First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:1611.73:395.55:402.67:564:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:358.110:55 AM11.34:387.06:281.77:564:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:269.011:37 AM11.06:028.17:130.97:554:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:3310.112:2210.77:428.77:560.17:554:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:1610.91:0910.78:598.88:37-0.67:554:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:4911.51:5510.79:478.79:17-1.37:544:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:1712.02:3910.910:238.59:57-1.87:544:39Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:4312.33:2411.010:568.110:37-2.27:534:40Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:0812.64:1011.111:327.611:17-2.27:534:41Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:3512.95:0011.012:106.87:524:43Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:0413.15:5410.712:535.97:524:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:3413.36:5210.212:38-1.01:394.87:514:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:0613.47:589.61:200.32:293.67:504:47Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:4013.39:139.02:032.03:232.47:504:48Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:1713.010:478.82:504.04:201.47:494:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:5912.73:465.95:210.47:484:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:499.210:48 AM12.25:017.56:22-0.47:474:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:3510.311:45 AM11.76:408.57:22-1.07:464:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:4111.312:4811.48:198.68:17-1.57:454:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:2812.11:4911.29:318.29:08-1.87:444:57Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:0612.52:4611.010:237.69:53-1.87:434:58New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:3812.73:3910.911:057.010:35-1.57:425:00New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:0612.74:2810.711:446.411:14-1.07:415:01New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:3112.75:1710.412:205.77:405:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:5412.66:0510.012:565.07:395:04Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:1712.56:559.612:280.71:334.27:385:06Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:4212.47:489.21:032.02:113.57:375:07Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:0912.18:478.81:393.32:522.97:355:09Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 8:14 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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