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 50m 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 - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:3712.411:378.03:453.35:453.47:564:29Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue11:2212.04:474.86:412.57:564:30Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:228.512:0711.66:016.17:291.77:564:31Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:449.412:5111.37:226.98:100.97:564:32Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:4310.31:3211.18:347.38:460.37:564:33Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:2711.02:1210.99:307.59:19-0.37:554:34Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:0211.52:4910.810:157.59:52-0.77:554:35New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:3211.83:2610.810:517.410:25-1.07:554:36New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:5712.14:0410.711:247.310:59-1.17:544:38New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:2212.34:4210.611:577.011:35-1.17:544:39New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:4912.55:2310.412:336.77:544:40Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:1912.76:0710.112:12-0.91:116.27:534:41Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:5012.86:569.812:50-0.41:545.67:524:43Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:2512.87:519.31:300.42:414.97:524:44Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:0112.78:578.92:121.53:334.17:514:45First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:4112.610:158.62:582.84:293.17:514:47First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:2412.411:478.73:524.35:272.07:504:48First Quarter17Wed
18Thu11:1212.34:585.76:260.87:494:49First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:269.412:0512.16:176.87:23-0.47:484:51Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:4710.512:5912.17:387.38:16-1.47:474:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:4711.41:5412.18:507.49:06-2.17:474:54Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:3512.22:4812.09:517.19:54-2.57:464:55Full Moon22Mon
23Tue5:1712.83:4211.910:446.610:40-2.57:454:57Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:5613.14:3511.611:336.111:25-2.17:444:58Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:3313.25:2811.112:215.57:435:00Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:1013.26:2210.612:09-1.31:094.97:415:01Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:4513.17:189.912:52-0.21:584.37:405:03Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:2212.88:199.31:361.12:483.87:395:04Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:5912.49:288.72:212.63:413.37:385:06Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:3911.910:538.43:094.14:362.97:375:07Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:2211.44:065.65:332.47:365:09Third Quarter31Wed
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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