Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 45m at 2:58 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:0912.17:549.51:49-1.03:106.46:524:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:0911.89:028.72:410.04:346.26:544:51Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:1111.610:268.13:381.15:585.66:554:49Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:0811.54:402.17:034.76:574:48Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:5611.45:483.07:513.86:584:46Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:218.41:3411.36:543.78:282.97:004:45Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:279.02:0611.37:544.38:592.17:014:44Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:199.72:3411.28:444.79:251.37:034:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:0310.23:0111.29:285.29:500.67:044:41New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:4110.83:2811.110:075.610:17-0.17:064:40New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:1611.23:5711.010:456.010:47-0.67:074:38New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:5011.54:2810.811:226.311:20-1.07:094:37New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:2511.85:0010.612:026.67:104:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:0312.05:3610.312:446.87:124:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:4412.16:1710.012:35-1.11:316.97:134:33Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:2912.17:059.51:18-0.92:256.97:154:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:1712.18:059.02:04-0.43:276.67:164:31First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:0812.19:218.52:560.44:356.07:184:30First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:0012.110:488.33:531.35:424.97:194:29First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:5012.24:562.36:413.67:214:28First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:198.612:3712.46:043.37:322.07:224:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:419.41:2112.57:114.18:180.57:234:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:5010.42:0212.78:144.89:01-0.97:254:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:5011.32:4412.79:135.49:44-1.97:264:25Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:4412.13:2512.510:085.910:26-2.67:284:24Full Moon25Wed
26Thu5:3512.64:0812.111:026.311:09-2.87:294:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:2312.94:5211.611:556.511:51-2.57:304:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:1013.05:4010.912:506.67:314:22Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:5612.96:3110.112:35-1.91:486.67:334:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:4212.77:279.31:20-1.02:526.47:344:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 6:40 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 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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