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 2h 38m 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 - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:1610.63:039.07:291.57:506.75:488:43Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:0610.34:099.78:200.99:117.05:498:41Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:5610.14:5510.39:050.410:106.95:508:40Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:4410.05:3110.89:46-0.110:536.85:528:38Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:2810.05:5911.110:24-0.411:266.65:538:37Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:0810.16:2411.311:00-0.711:566.35:548:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:4810.26:4711.511:35-0.95:558:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:2710.37:1311.712:255.812:11-0.95:578:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:0910.27:4011.812:585.312:48-0.75:588:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:5410.18:1112.01:354.71:26-0.15:598:29Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:429.98:4312.02:154.02:060.76:018:27Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:379.69:1911.92:593.22:481.86:028:26Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:389.39:5711.83:482.43:343.26:038:24Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:509.010:4111.54:421.74:284.66:058:22Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:179.05:410.95:355.86:068:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:549.46:430.26:576.66:078:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:3111.03:1710.27:45-0.58:226.96:098:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:3511.04:1610.98:44-1.29:346.66:108:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:3711.05:0211.59:39-1.610:316.06:118:13Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:3511.15:4211.910:29-1.811:195.36:138:12New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:3011.26:1712.111:16-1.76:148:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:2311.16:5112.212:044.612:01-1.26:158:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:1510.97:2512.112:473.912:45-0.46:178:06Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:0710.57:5812.01:293.31:270.66:188:04Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:0010.18:3311.72:122.82:101.86:198:02Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:569.79:0911.22:562.42:553.26:208:00Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:589.39:4810.73:422.13:444.56:227:59First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:109.010:3210.14:321.94:435.76:237:57First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:419.05:261.86:006.66:247:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:169.36:241.77:406.96:267:53First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:249.33:249.97:241.59:016.86:277:51Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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