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 : in 4m at 11:41 am (-4.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:25 pm (12.6 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 - Oct 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:4111.67:2111.91:15-0.21:343.47:086:49Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:4111.48:0111.42:00-0.62:274.77:096:47Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:4711.18:4510.62:48-0.73:275.97:116:45Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:0110.99:369.73:39-0.44:436.77:126:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:2610.84:340.26:267.07:136:41First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:4611.05:370.88:036.57:156:39First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:018.42:4711.26:451.39:065.87:166:37Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:258.43:3211.37:521.69:505.07:186:35Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:368.74:0611.38:501.810:234.37:196:33Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:329.14:3011.39:392.010:493.77:206:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:199.64:5111.210:202.311:123.07:226:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:5910.05:1011.210:572.711:342.27:236:27Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:3710.35:3111.211:313.211:591.57:256:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:1510.65:5411.112:063.87:266:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:5410.96:2011.012:270.812:414.57:276:22Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:3511.16:4710.812:590.21:195.27:296:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:1911.27:1710.51:34-0.22:006.07:306:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:0911.27:4910.12:14-0.52:476.77:326:16Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:0511.18:299.62:58-0.43:457.37:336:14Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:1011.09:249.13:49-0.24:597.57:356:12Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:2111.14:480.16:287.37:366:11Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:2811.35:540.47:476.57:386:09Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:188.72:2111.67:020.78:425.37:396:07Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:439.03:0312.08:071.09:273.97:416:05Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:569.73:3912.39:071.410:072.37:426:04Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:0110.54:1412.510:012.010:470.87:446:02New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:5911.24:4712.610:522.811:26-0.57:456:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:5611.75:2212.411:413.77:475:59New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:5112.15:5812.112:07-1.412:314.77:485:57New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:4612.36:3611.612:48-1.91:235.77:495:55Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:4112.37:1710.81:30-1.92:196.57:515:54Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 3:33 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 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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