Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:30 am (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 8:12 pm (12.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:048.06:204.95:171.45:168:58First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:3312.012:407.77:283.96:232.75:158:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:2111.82:148.08:242.77:313.85:149:00Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:0411.63:338.79:091.78:394.75:149:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:4111.44:369.59:460.89:405.45:139:01Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:1411.25:2610.210:180.010:336.05:139:02Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:4510.96:0910.710:48-0.511:196.45:139:03Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:1510.76:4511.111:17-1.05:129:04Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:4710.57:1711.412:016.711:47 AM-1.35:129:04Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:2110.27:4811.612:406.912:20-1.45:129:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:569.98:1911.71:196.912:55-1.45:129:06Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:359.68:5311.91:596.91:32-1.35:119:06Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:169.39:2911.92:426.82:11-1.05:119:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:038.810:0811.93:296.52:53-0.45:119:07Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:578.410:4811.94:216.03:370.35:119:08Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:037.911:3011.95:165.44:261.35:119:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:197.76:124.45:202.45:119:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:1311.912:447.97:053.26:213.65:119:09Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:5611.92:088.57:561.77:274.65:129:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:3812.03:239.48:430.28:345.55:129:09Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:2112.14:2810.49:29-1.29:386.15:129:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:0512.25:2511.310:15-2.410:386.45:129:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:5012.26:1712.111:01-3.311:356.65:139:10New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:3712.07:0612.511:47-3.75:139:10New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:2811.67:5412.812:316.512:34-3.65:139:10Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:2111.18:4012.91:276.31:21-3.05:149:10Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:1810.49:2512.82:256.02:09-2.15:149:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:209.510:1012.63:275.52:58-0.95:159:10Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:288.710:5512.44:314.83:490.65:159:10First Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:458.011:4012.05:374.14:442.25:169:09First Quarter30Fri
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 10:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (4% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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