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 (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 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 - Apr 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:579.911:35 AM8.57:117.06:221.86:477:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:0710.112:498.48:316.57:241.96:457:40Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:5710.41:578.79:165.98:231.86:437:41Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:3410.82:569.19:485.19:141.66:417:42Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:0311.13:479.710:174.210:001.66:397:44Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:3111.44:3410.310:473.110:431.86:377:45New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:5911.65:2110.911:201.911:262.26:357:47New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:2911.96:0911.311:560.86:337:48New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:0212.06:5911.612:092.812:36-0.26:317:50New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:3812.07:5211.812:533.51:18-1.06:297:51Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:1711.88:4811.71:404.42:04-1.46:277:52Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:0011.39:4911.52:325.22:53-1.46:257:54Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:4910.710:5811.33:316.03:48-1.06:237:55First Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:4810.04:446.54:48-0.46:227:57First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:1411.111:02 AM9.26:136.45:540.36:207:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:2811.212:308.87:445.87:040.96:187:59First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:2911.41:588.98:524.78:121.46:168:01Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:1711.63:139.39:423.69:131.96:148:02Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:5511.74:159.810:222.610:062.46:128:04Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:2611.75:0710.310:571.610:533.06:108:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat4:5511.65:5410.611:290.911:363.66:098:06Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:2211.46:3710.912:000.36:078:08Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:5011.17:1711.112:174.312:31-0.16:058:09Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:2010.87:5711.212:574.91:03-0.46:038:10Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:5310.48:3711.21:385.51:37-0.56:028:12Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:2910.09:2011.12:226.02:15-0.36:008:13Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:089.510:0711.03:106.42:560.05:588:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:528.910:5910.84:066.73:410.55:578:16Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:468.311:5510.75:146.74:311.15:558:17Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:537.96:326.45:271.65:538:19Third Quarter30Mon
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 1:31 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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