Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 1:19 pm (-3.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 6:01 am (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:4710.31:0912.47:386.88:24-1.27:564:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:4911.31:5912.38:497.19:11-1.97:564:30Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:4012.12:4812.19:517.19:55-2.37:564:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:2412.73:3711.810:456.910:39-2.47:564:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:0313.04:2511.411:356.711:21-2.17:564:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:4113.15:1410.912:236.37:554:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:1613.16:0510.312:02-1.41:115.97:554:35Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:5013.06:579.712:44-0.61:595.57:554:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:2512.87:539.01:250.52:485.07:544:38Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:0112.58:568.42:071.83:404.47:544:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:3812.110:128.02:513.24:343.87:534:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:1811.811:488.03:404.75:283.27:534:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:0211.44:396.06:212.57:524:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:348.611:48 AM11.15:547.07:091.77:524:44Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:529.412:3610.97:187.67:520.97:514:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:4210.21:2110.88:307.88:320.27:504:47Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:2010.92:0510.99:227.79:11-0.57:504:48Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:5011.52:4711.010:037.59:48-1.17:494:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:1711.93:2811.110:397.210:26-1.47:484:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:4412.34:1111.111:166.811:05-1.67:474:53New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:1312.74:5711.111:546.211:45-1.47:464:54New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:4512.95:4610.912:365.57:454:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:1813.16:4010.512:27-0.91:224.77:444:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:5413.27:3910.01:090.02:113.87:434:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:3313.18:459.51:541.33:053.07:425:00First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:1412.910:049.12:432.94:032.27:415:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:0012.511:429.03:384.55:051.37:405:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:5312.24:476.06:080.67:395:05First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:299.611:51 AM11.86:127.07:09-0.27:385:06Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:5110.612:5111.57:427.48:05-0.87:375:08Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:4711.41:5011.48:567.28:56-1.27:355:09Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:40 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 10% 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 Waxing Crescent (10% 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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