Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 12:33 am (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:04 am (11.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:1011.012:539.68:427.27:560.66:495:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:5411.41:549.69:346.78:440.56:475:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:2811.62:459.810:126.29:260.46:455:56Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:5411.63:2910.010:415.810:030.46:435:58New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:1411.64:0910.111:055.310:370.56:415:59New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:3211.64:4710.211:284.711:110.86:396:01New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:5211.75:2610.311:544.111:441.36:376:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:1411.76:0710.312:243.46:356:04Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:3911.76:5110.212:172.012:572.76:336:05Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:0611.68:3810.112:522.92:332.07:317:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:3511.49:329.92:294.03:151.47:297:08Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:0711.110:359.83:115.14:011.07:277:10First Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:4310.711:549.74:006.34:540.77:257:11First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:3010.35:077.35:550.47:237:13First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:2810.011:35 AM10.06:387.87:010.07:217:14First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:5110.612:529.98:127.78:06-0.47:197:15Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:4611.22:0710.29:216.99:06-0.87:177:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:2711.73:1410.610:115.910:01-1.07:157:18Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:0312.24:1511.110:554.710:51-0.97:137:20Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:3612.55:1311.411:373.511:39-0.37:117:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:0912.66:0911.512:192.37:097:23Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:4212.77:0611.412:240.61:021.27:077:24Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:1712.58:0311.21:101.81:450.57:057:25Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:5312.19:0310.91:573.22:300.07:037:27Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:3111.510:0910.62:474.63:160.07:017:28Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:1210.711:2510.43:455.94:060.26:597:30Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:009.94:586.85:010.66:577:31Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:5610.311:00 AM9.16:437.26:031.16:557:32Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:2010.612:168.68:256.97:101.46:537:34Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:2010.91:368.59:286.38:141.66:517:35Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:0211.02:448.710:115.69:091.66:497:37Waning 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 2:48 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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