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 : 2:58 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 8:08 am (9.5 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 - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:0112.14:2810.49:14-1.39:286.45:179:09Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:5012.05:2411.310:01-2.210:326.65:179:09New Moon2Sat
3Sun3:3811.96:1211.910:47-2.811:296.55:189:09New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:2611.66:5612.311:31-2.95:199:08New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:1511.27:3712.512:216.412:15-2.75:199:08New Moon5Tue
6Wed6:0510.78:1612.51:136.112:59-2.25:209:07Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:5710.18:5312.42:035.71:42-1.45:219:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:519.49:3012.32:545.32:25-0.35:229:06Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:498.810:0712.03:474.83:090.95:239:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:528.210:4611.74:414.33:552.35:239:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:067.711:2611.35:363.64:453.75:249:04First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:377.66:312.95:445.05:259:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:0911.02:168.17:232.26:556.15:269:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:5410.73:378.88:101.48:126.85:279:02Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:3910.54:339.68:520.79:227.15:289:01Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:2210.45:1410.39:310.010:167.15:299:01Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:0410.45:4710.810:09-0.710:587.05:309:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:4410.56:1611.210:46-1.211:356.95:318:59Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:2410.56:4511.611:23-1.65:338:58Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:0510.67:1411.912:126.512:02-1.85:348:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:4910.57:4612.112:506.112:41-1.75:358:56Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:3710.48:1912.41:315.51:22-1.35:368:55Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:2910.18:5512.52:164.82:05-0.65:378:54Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:279.69:3312.53:054.02:500.55:388:52Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:329.110:1412.43:583.23:381.95:398:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:478.710:5912.14:552.34:323.55:418:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:168.65:561.35:365.05:428:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:579.16:570.46:546.15:438:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:4311.63:249.97:57-0.48:176.65:448:46Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:4111.44:2810.78:54-1.29:326.75:468:45Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:3711.35:1711.49:45-1.710:336.45:478:44Waning Crescent31Sun
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 11:33 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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