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 2h 53m 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 - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:0312.110:287.83:063.05:054.37:564:29Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:4411.83:574.45:593.57:564:29Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:067.911:27 AM11.54:585.76:472.67:564:30Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:458.512:1111.36:116.77:301.77:564:31Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:579.412:5411.27:277.38:090.87:564:33Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:4710.21:3511.18:337.68:460.07:564:34Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:2511.02:1511.19:257.79:22-0.87:554:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:5811.62:5511.210:087.69:59-1.47:554:36New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:2812.13:3511.210:477.410:38-1.87:554:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:5812.54:1811.211:277.111:18-2.07:544:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:3112.85:0411.112:096.67:544:40New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:0513.15:5510.812:546.07:534:41Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:4113.26:5010.412:42-1.31:435.37:534:42Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:1913.37:529.81:26-0.32:354.57:524:43Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:0013.29:039.22:131.03:333.67:524:45First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:4313.010:288.83:042.64:342.67:514:46First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:3012.74:024.35:361.67:504:48First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:108.911:22 AM12.45:125.86:370.67:494:49Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:539.712:1712.16:366.87:34-0.37:494:50Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:0910.71:1211.88:007.38:26-1.07:484:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:0511.62:0511.69:117.29:13-1.57:474:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:5012.22:5611.410:077.09:57-1.67:464:55Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:2712.53:4411.210:556.610:38-1.57:454:56Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:0012.74:3010.911:386.311:17-1.27:444:58Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:3012.75:1610.612:185.87:434:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:5912.76:0210.212:575.47:425:01Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:2812.66:509.712:330.21:374.97:415:02Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:5812.47:409.31:111.22:184.47:405:04Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:3012.28:378.81:492.33:023.97:395:05Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:0611.99:428.42:293.63:503.57:375:07Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:4411.511:048.33:134.94:413.07:365:08Third Quarter31Sun
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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