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 7h 22m 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 - Dec 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:1510.52:1712.48:375.59:17-1.07:364:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:0711.42:5512.59:316.09:58-2.27:374:20Full Moon2Sat
3Sun4:5812.23:3512.510:236.410:40-3.07:384:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:4812.84:1912.311:166.711:25-3.37:394:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:3813.25:0611.912:106.87:404:19Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:2813.35:5911.212:12-3.21:086.87:424:19Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:1913.36:5810.41:01-2.52:116.67:434:18Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:1113.28:069.41:52-1.43:226.17:444:18Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:0413.09:268.62:45-0.14:385.37:454:18Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:5612.711:028.13:431.55:504.37:464:18Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:4612.54:483.06:523.17:464:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:458.412:3312.25:584.37:432.07:474:18Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:149.11:1512.07:125.48:241.07:484:18Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:2210.01:5211.78:206.19:000.27:494:18Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:1610.82:2611.59:196.69:32-0.47:504:19Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:0011.52:5911.210:107.010:03-0.87:504:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:3811.93:3210.910:547.210:34-1.17:514:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:0912.14:0710.711:347.411:06-1.27:524:20New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:3812.34:4310.412:127.47:524:20New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:0712.45:2110.012:507.37:534:20Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:3712.56:029.712:16-0.91:307.17:534:21Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:1012.56:489.212:53-0.52:136.87:544:21Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:4512.57:398.71:320.13:016.37:544:22Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:2312.58:408.32:130.93:535.77:554:23First Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:0312.49:538.02:582.04:474.97:554:23First Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:4412.311:178.03:483.15:403.87:554:24First Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:2712.24:464.46:312.47:564:25First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:468.612:1012.25:535.57:191.07:564:25Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:069.512:5412.37:056.48:06-0.47:564:26Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:1210.61:3912.48:136.98:51-1.77:564:27Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:0611.62:2512.59:157.29:37-2.87:564:28Full Moon31Sun
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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