Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 10:22 pm (12.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:5510.95:069.910:381.510:394.55:528:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:2110.95:4410.311:040.711:174.95:508:21Full Moon2Sat
3Sun4:4810.96:2110.811:330.011:555.35:498:23Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:1810.96:5811.112:04-0.75:478:24Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:4910.87:3711.412:335.712:39-1.15:468:25Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:2310.68:1811.61:146.01:17-1.45:448:27Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:0110.39:0411.71:596.31:58-1.55:438:28Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:4310.09:5211.72:486.52:44-1.25:418:29Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:359.510:4511.63:456.53:33-0.75:408:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:388.911:4011.64:516.34:280.05:388:32Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:568.56:035.65:290.95:378:33Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:3511.712:238.47:124.66:341.85:368:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:2611.81:508.78:103.27:412.65:348:36Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:1212.03:089.49:011.78:453.45:338:37Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:5412.14:1510.29:460.29:454.15:328:39Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:3412.25:1311.010:28-1.010:414.75:318:40New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:1412.16:0711.611:10-1.911:355.35:298:41New Moon17Sun
18Mon4:5411.96:5712.011:51-2.45:288:42New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:3511.57:4512.212:275.712:32-2.55:278:43New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:1810.98:3212.21:196.01:14-2.25:268:45Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:0510.29:1812.12:146.21:57-1.75:258:46Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:549.510:0411.93:126.32:42-0.85:248:47Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:508.710:5011.74:166.13:290.25:238:48First Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:538.011:3711.45:265.74:191.35:228:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:097.56:355.15:132.45:218:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:2411.212:357.47:344.36:133.45:208:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:0711.12:027.78:203.47:174.35:198:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:4711.03:158.38:572.48:205.05:198:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:2311.04:129.09:281.59:165.65:188:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:5710.94:599.89:580.610:066.05:178:56Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:2910.95:3910.410:29-0.310:516.35:168:57Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:31 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (28% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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