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 3h 07m 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 - Nov 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:1212.39:019.92:56-1.54:086.47:535:52Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:1712.110:159.03:52-0.55:326.17:555:50Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:2211.94:530.66:595.47:565:49Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:2211.96:011.78:074.37:585:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:208.41:1211.86:112.77:593.26:594:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:448.91:5311.87:193.48:412.27:014:44Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:519.62:2611.78:194.09:151.37:024:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:4510.22:5511.59:104.69:450.67:044:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:3010.73:2311.39:555.110:120.17:054:40New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:1011.23:5011.110:375.710:40-0.47:074:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:4511.54:1910.811:166.111:10-0.67:084:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:1911.74:5110.511:546.511:42-0.87:094:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:5311.85:2510.212:346.77:114:35Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:2911.96:029.812:17-0.71:176.97:124:34Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:0811.96:439.312:55-0.52:057.07:144:33Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:5111.87:318.81:360.02:596.97:154:32Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:3711.88:308.32:200.54:016.67:174:31First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:2511.79:447.93:091.35:066.07:184:30First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:1411.811:077.94:052.16:045.07:204:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:0011.95:062.96:533.87:214:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:308.412:4312.06:103.67:362.47:234:27Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:439.21:2312.37:144.38:180.87:244:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:4610.22:0212.58:144.98:59-0.77:254:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:4311.22:4212.69:105.49:42-1.97:274:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:3512.13:2312.610:045.910:25-2.87:284:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:2712.74:0712.510:576.211:10-3.27:294:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:1813.14:5412.011:516.411:56-3.17:314:22Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:0913.25:4511.412:486.57:324:22Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:0013.26:4110.612:44-2.51:506.47:334:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:5213.17:459.61:33-1.62:586.17:344:21Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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