Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:41 am (-4.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 4:12 am (11.9 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 - May 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:5811.211:28 AM8.37:186.86:240.55:518:21First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:5111.412:598.48:175.77:300.95:498:22Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:3411.72:218.99:024.28:321.55:478:24Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:1112.03:329.79:432.59:292.15:468:25Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:4512.34:3510.510:230.810:233.05:448:26Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:1912.45:3511.211:03-0.711:144.05:438:28Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:5312.46:3311.811:44-2.05:418:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:3012.27:2912.112:064.912:26-2.75:408:30Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:0811.88:2512.312:595.81:09-2.95:398:32Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:5011.19:2212.31:556.51:53-2.75:378:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:3610.310:2012.12:587.02:40-2.05:368:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:299.411:2111.84:127.13:31-1.05:358:36Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:328.55:426.94:250.15:338:37Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:2211.610:51 AM7.77:086.25:251.25:328:38Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:1711.412:237.48:115.26:302.25:318:40Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:0211.31:527.68:574.27:353.05:308:41Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:3811.23:078.19:323.28:353.75:288:42Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:0611.14:078.810:012.29:284.45:278:43Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:3111.04:579.410:261.310:145.15:268:44Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:5411.05:4110.110:500.410:565.75:258:46New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:1810.96:2010.611:16-0.411:366.35:248:47New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:4410.76:5811.111:45-1.15:238:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:1210.67:3511.512:166.812:17-1.65:228:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:4110.48:1511.812:577.212:53-2.05:218:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:1410.18:5811.91:417.41:32-2.15:208:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:529.89:4412.02:307.62:15-1.95:208:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:389.410:3311.93:257.63:02-1.55:198:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:368.911:2311.94:297.33:54-0.95:188:54First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:538.35:396.64:500.05:178:55First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:1312.011:22 AM7.96:465.55:511.15:178:56First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:5912.112:578.07:434.06:552.35:168:57First Quarter31Sun
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 7:56 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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