Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 2:58 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:22 pm (12.6 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 - Oct 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:1311.77:4211.71:40-0.92:034.47:086:48Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:1411.58:2911.22:29-1.12:595.37:106:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:2111.29:2410.53:22-0.94:056.07:116:44Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:3811.010:329.74:21-0.45:286.47:136:42Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:5911.05:250.27:036.17:146:40Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:0911.26:350.88:225.37:156:38Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:219.13:0211.47:451.39:194.37:176:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:399.43:4311.68:481.610:033.47:186:34Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:429.84:1611.69:422.010:392.57:196:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:3510.24:4411.510:292.411:111.87:216:31New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:2110.65:0911.411:113.011:401.27:226:29New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:0310.85:3511.211:513.67:246:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:4211.06:0211.012:090.712:294.37:256:25New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:2011.16:3310.712:390.31:075.07:276:23Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:0011.17:0510.31:120.11:475.67:286:21Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:4111.17:419.91:470.12:316.17:296:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:2711.08:219.42:260.33:206.57:316:17Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:1810.89:098.83:090.64:206.87:326:15First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:1510.710:088.43:571.15:346.87:346:14First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:1610.74:521.56:536.57:356:12First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:1410.85:531.97:545.77:376:10First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:418.22:0111.16:562.28:374.87:386:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:538.72:4111.47:572.49:143.67:406:07Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:559.43:1611.78:532.69:492.27:416:05Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:5010.23:4912.09:452.910:260.87:436:03Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:4211.14:2412.210:333.411:05-0.57:446:01Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:3311.85:0012.411:213.911:46-1.57:466:00Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:2512.35:3912.312:104.67:475:58Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:1812.56:2112.012:30-2.21:015.27:495:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:1312.67:0811.51:16-2.41:555.87:505:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:1112.58:0010.82:04-2.22:566.27:525:53Waning 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 6:40 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 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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