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 2h 32m 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 - Dec 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:0912.57:258.91:30-0.93:247.27:354:20Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:5612.38:298.22:160.14:406.77:364:20First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:4312.09:467.63:051.25:496.07:384:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:2811.811:157.43:592.46:445.07:394:19First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:0911.74:583.57:254.07:404:19First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:467.712:4611.66:014.57:583.07:414:19Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:038.41:1911.57:045.38:271.97:424:18Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:049.31:4911.58:036.08:540.97:434:18Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:5310.12:1911.58:546.69:23-0.17:444:18Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:3510.92:4911.49:417.19:55-1.07:454:18Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:1311.63:2011.310:257.410:29-1.77:464:18Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:5112.13:5311.311:087.711:06-2.27:474:18Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:2912.54:3111.111:537.811:47-2.57:484:18Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:1012.85:1310.812:407.87:494:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:5312.96:0310.412:30-2.41:337.67:494:19Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:3813.07:019.81:16-1.92:317.27:504:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:2412.98:109.12:05-1.03:366.57:514:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:1112.99:348.42:580.24:445.47:514:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:5912.811:128.23:551.75:504.07:524:20Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:4512.84:583.26:482.57:534:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:568.612:3012.76:094.77:390.97:534:21Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:279.61:1312.67:225.98:24-0.47:544:21Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:3810.71:5412.48:326.79:06-1.57:544:22Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:3511.72:3512.29:357.29:46-2.27:554:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:2312.43:1611.810:327.510:26-2.57:554:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:0612.83:5811.411:247.611:05-2.47:554:24New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:4513.04:4110.912:137.57:554:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:2113.05:2610.41:017.47:564:25Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:5612.96:139.812:23-1.51:497.17:564:26Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:3012.77:049.21:04-0.72:396.77:564:27Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:0412.57:598.51:440.33:326.27:564:28Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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