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 2h 35m 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 - Jun 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:2111.62:118.38:162.77:414.05:168:58Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:0111.73:199.28:571.28:434.75:158:59Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:4011.94:1910.29:39-0.39:415.35:158:59Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:1912.05:1411.110:21-1.610:375.75:149:00New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:5912.16:0711.811:04-2.711:316.15:149:01New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:4212.16:5812.411:49-3.45:139:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:2911.87:4912.712:266.312:35-3.65:139:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:2011.38:4012.81:226.31:23-3.35:139:03Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:1510.69:3012.82:216.22:12-2.65:129:04Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:169.810:2112.73:255.93:03-1.55:129:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:258.911:1112.54:355.33:57-0.15:129:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue10:458.25:484.54:551.45:129:06First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:0112.212:197.86:563.55:582.95:119:06First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:5012.01:588.17:562.47:074.25:119:07Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:3511.73:228.88:451.48:195.25:119:07Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:1611.44:299.69:260.59:265.95:119:08Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:5311.25:2110.310:02-0.210:236.35:119:08Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:2810.96:0410.910:34-0.711:126.65:119:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:0110.76:4011.211:05-1.111:556.85:129:09Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:3510.47:1111.411:37-1.35:129:09Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:1110.27:4011.612:346.912:10-1.45:129:09Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:4810.08:0811.81:116.912:44-1.45:129:10Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:279.78:3911.91:496.71:21-1.25:139:10Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:109.39:1212.02:296.51:59-0.85:139:10Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:568.99:4812.03:136.12:39-0.25:139:10Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:498.510:2512.04:015.63:210.65:149:10Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:508.011:0511.94:524.94:061.65:149:10Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:037.811:4611.95:454.04:572.85:159:10Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:257.96:392.95:554.05:159:10Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:2911.81:518.47:311.67:025.15:169:10Waning Crescent30Sat
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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