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 3h 55m 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 - Jan 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:4212.29:067.92:261.54:305.67:564:29First Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:1912.010:277.53:102.85:244.77:564:29First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:5611.73:594.26:123.77:564:30First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:047.711:35 AM11.54:565.66:552.67:564:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:458.412:1311.36:066.87:341.57:564:33Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:019.412:5111.27:227.68:110.47:554:34Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:5410.41:2811.28:318.18:48-0.67:554:35Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:3511.32:0711.29:278.39:27-1.67:554:36Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:1112.02:4711.310:158.410:07-2.37:554:37Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:4612.53:3011.410:588.210:48-2.87:544:38Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:2112.94:1711.411:417.911:32-2.97:544:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:5713.15:0811.212:267.47:534:41Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:3413.36:0310.812:16-2.61:156.87:534:42Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:1113.37:0410.21:01-1.92:085.97:524:43Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:5013.38:139.51:48-0.73:064.97:514:45Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:3013.29:338.82:371.04:063.87:514:46Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:1213.011:128.53:292.95:082.57:504:48Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:5712.64:314.86:091.37:494:49Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:079.011:44 AM12.35:466.47:060.27:494:50Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:4410.112:3411.97:147.57:58-0.77:484:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:5111.21:2511.58:397.98:45-1.37:474:53Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:4212.02:1411.29:467.99:28-1.77:464:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:2312.53:0211.010:397.710:09-1.77:454:56New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:5812.73:4810.811:237.410:48-1.67:444:58New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:2812.74:3210.512:027.07:434:59New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:5512.65:1710.312:386.77:425:01New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:2012.56:029.912:03-0.71:146.27:415:02Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:4612.46:499.512:400.01:515.67:405:04Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:1312.27:419.01:161.02:315.07:395:05Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:4212.18:388.51:532.13:144.37:375:07Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:1411.89:468.22:303.54:013.67:365:08First Quarter31Fri
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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