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 6h 03m 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 - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:1911.37:4412.51:211.51:301.26:287:50Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:1911.08:2612.22:100.82:192.56:297:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:2410.59:1111.73:020.43:123.96:307:46Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:3810.110:0211.13:570.24:145.26:327:44Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:069.94:570.35:326.16:337:42Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:4010.16:020.57:096.56:347:40Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:129.92:5610.57:100.68:376.26:367:38Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:269.63:5010.98:140.69:395.66:377:36Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:359.64:3111.29:110.610:254.96:387:34Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:319.85:0311.29:590.711:004.46:407:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:1910.05:2811.210:400.911:303.86:417:30New Moon11Fri
12Sat5:0110.25:4911.211:171.211:563.36:427:28New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:4010.36:1011.111:511.76:447:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:1810.46:3411.112:232.712:252.36:457:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:5610.47:0111.012:522.21:002.96:467:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:3710.47:3110.91:241.71:353.76:487:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:2010.38:0310.61:591.42:134.46:497:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:0710.18:3910.32:381.12:545.26:507:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:019.99:189.83:211.13:436.06:527:14First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:049.810:079.54:101.14:456.66:537:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:189.85:071.16:026.96:547:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:3310.16:091.07:246.76:567:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:239.22:3210.57:130.98:296.06:577:05Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:349.53:1711.08:140.69:195.06:587:03Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:3910.13:5411.59:100.410:023.87:007:01Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:3810.74:3011.910:020.510:442.57:016:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:3411.35:0512.210:510.811:261.27:026:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:2911.75:4112.411:381.47:046:55Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:2311.96:2012.412:090.112:252.37:056:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:2012.07:0012.112:54-0.71:143.37:066:51Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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