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 1h 58m 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 - Dec 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:4412.88:588.72:25-0.34:135.57:364:20Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:3612.610:278.13:211.25:284.77:374:20Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:2712.34:222.66:333.67:384:19Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:078.112:1512.05:304.07:252.67:394:19Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:408.712:5811.86:425.18:081.67:404:19Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:539.51:3611.67:515.88:440.87:414:19Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:4910.32:1011.48:526.49:160.17:424:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:3511.02:4211.29:436.79:45-0.47:434:18New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:1311.53:1411.010:277.010:15-0.87:444:18New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:4511.83:4710.811:067.210:46-1.07:454:18New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:1412.04:2210.611:437.211:19-1.17:464:18New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:4312.24:5810.312:207.27:474:18New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:1312.45:3710.012:597.17:484:18Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:4612.56:209.612:31-0.81:426.87:494:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:2212.67:099.11:10-0.42:296.57:504:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:0012.68:078.71:510.33:215.97:504:19Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:4012.59:168.22:361.24:165.17:514:19First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:2212.510:388.13:252.45:134.17:524:19First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:0612.44:223.66:082.87:524:20First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:088.411:52 AM12.45:274.97:001.37:534:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:349.212:3812.56:385.97:49-0.17:534:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:4710.31:2412.67:496.58:36-1.47:544:21Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:4611.42:1112.68:546.99:22-2.47:544:22Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:3812.22:5912.69:537.010:08-3.17:554:22Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:2612.93:4812.410:486.910:53-3.27:554:23Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:1113.34:3911.911:426.711:39-2.97:554:24Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:5513.55:3311.312:366.37:564:25Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:3813.56:3010.612:25-2.21:325.97:564:25Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:2013.37:319.71:12-1.12:315.37:564:26Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:0313.18:398.91:590.33:334.77:564:27Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:4612.79:588.22:491.94:364.07:564:28Third 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 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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