Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 30m at 12:33 am (8.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:3211.13:399.110:424.99:551.66:477:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:5511.24:249.511:064.310:351.86:457:40Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:1511.25:059.911:283.611:112.06:437:41New Moon3Wed
4Thu5:3411.25:4410.211:512.811:452.56:417:42New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:5511.36:2310.512:171.96:397:44New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:1911.37:0410.712:203.112:471.16:377:45New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:4511.27:4810.912:553.81:200.46:357:47Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:1411.18:3511.01:344.61:58-0.26:337:48Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:4410.89:2810.92:165.52:39-0.56:317:49Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:1910.410:2910.83:036.43:26-0.66:297:51Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:0110.011:4010.74:027.14:20-0.56:287:52First Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:599.55:187.55:22-0.26:267:54First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:5910.811:18 AM9.06:517.36:290.06:247:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:0811.112:489.08:136.57:370.26:227:56Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:5911.52:119.39:105.38:410.46:207:58Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:4011.93:229.99:553.99:390.86:187:59Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:1512.14:2510.510:362.410:311.46:168:01Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:4812.35:2311.011:161.111:202.26:148:02Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:2112.36:1811.411:55-0.16:138:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:5412.27:1311.612:073.212:34-0.96:118:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun6:2911.88:0611.712:554.21:14-1.46:098:06Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:0511.39:0111.61:455.21:55-1.46:078:08Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:4410.69:5711.42:396.12:38-1.16:058:09Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:279.710:5911.23:416.73:24-0.56:048:10Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:188.95:007.04:140.36:028:12Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:0611.010:22 AM8.26:406.95:111.16:008:13Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:1310.911:43 AM7.78:026.26:151.85:588:14Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:0810.91:097.78:555.57:202.35:578:16Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:5010.92:248.09:334.68:202.75:558:17Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:2111.03:248.510:013.89:123.05:538:19Waning Crescent30Tue
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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