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 1h 18m 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 - Nov 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:3912.18:0210.02:14-1.63:247.07:525:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:3911.98:569.13:01-0.84:457.27:545:51First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:4411.79:038.32:520.15:236.96:554:49First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:4811.510:287.83:491.16:426.26:574:48First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:4311.54:522.07:365.36:594:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:2611.45:592.78:164.47:004:45Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:188.11:5911.47:023.28:473.57:024:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:218.72:2511.47:573.79:122.67:034:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:139.42:4911.48:454.29:351.77:054:41Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:5710.03:1211.49:264.79:590.87:064:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:3610.63:3611.310:055.310:26-0.17:074:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:1511.14:0211.210:435.910:56-0.87:094:37Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:5311.64:3011.111:236.411:29-1.37:104:36Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:3311.95:0010.812:056.97:124:35Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:1712.15:3410.512:07-1.612:507.37:134:33Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:0412.26:1410.112:48-1.71:427.67:154:32Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:5612.27:039.61:34-1.42:447.67:164:31Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:5212.18:099.02:24-0.93:577.47:184:30Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:4912.19:368.43:21-0.15:166.67:194:29Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:4412.211:138.34:230.86:255.47:214:28Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:3312.45:301.87:193.97:224:27Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:478.61:1512.56:372.88:052.27:234:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:089.51:5412.77:423.78:470.67:254:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:1710.42:3012.78:424.69:26-0.87:264:25Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:1711.33:0612.69:385.410:05-1.87:284:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:1112.03:4312.310:316.110:44-2.47:294:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:0112.54:2011.811:246.711:24-2.67:304:23New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:5012.85:0011.212:177.17:324:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:3612.95:4310.512:04-2.41:147.47:334:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:2212.86:319.712:46-1.82:157.47:344:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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