Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 2:58 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 8:08 am (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:4911.54:5110.111:053.110:512.16:467:39Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:1411.45:3410.311:342.411:302.66:447:40Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:3711.36:1410.512:011.86:427:41Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:0111.26:5210.712:063.212:291.26:417:43Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:2711.17:3010.812:423.912:590.86:397:44Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:5710.98:1010.81:194.51:320.56:377:46Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:2910.68:5210.71:575.12:070.36:357:47Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:0410.29:3910.62:385.72:470.46:337:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:429.710:3110.43:246.33:310.66:317:50Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:269.211:3210.34:216.74:200.86:297:51Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:238.75:316.95:171.26:277:53Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:3810.311:34 AM8.56:516.66:181.46:257:54Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:3810.512:518.67:586.07:221.56:237:55Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:2710.92:039.08:485.08:221.66:217:57Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:0711.33:069.79:303.79:171.86:197:58Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:4311.64:0410.410:092.310:092.16:178:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:1812.04:5911.110:490.910:582.56:168:01New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:5312.25:5311.711:30-0.411:463.26:148:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:3112.36:4812.112:13-1.46:128:04New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:1112.27:4312.212:353.912:58-2.16:108:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:5411.98:4012.11:274.71:45-2.26:088:07Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:4211.39:4011.92:225.42:34-1.96:068:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:3410.510:4411.73:255.93:27-1.26:058:09First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:359.611:5311.54:406.24:24-0.36:038:11First Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:498.86:086.05:270.86:018:12First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:0011.412:188.37:345.26:351.76:008:14First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:5911.31:488.38:384.37:442.45:588:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:4611.33:058.79:263.38:473.05:568:16Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:2311.34:069.310:042.49:423.55:548:18Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:5311.24:569.810:361.610:294.05:538:19Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 11:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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