Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 6:14 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 12:52 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:2710.25:4911.211:312.17:096:48Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:0710.46:0911.112:082.412:062.87:106:46Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:4610.56:3111.012:341.712:403.67:126:44Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:2710.66:5610.71:031.11:154.57:136:42Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:1010.77:2410.41:340.71:535.47:146:40Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:5610.67:5310.02:090.42:346.27:166:38Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:4710.68:249.52:480.33:237.07:176:36Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:4810.49:019.03:330.54:277.67:196:34Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:0110.44:260.75:577.87:206:32Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:1710.65:260.87:407.57:216:30Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:1810.96:320.98:376.77:236:28Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:528.53:0111.37:380.89:145.77:246:26Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:069.13:3611.78:370.79:484.57:266:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:109.84:0712.09:310.810:243.07:276:22Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:0810.64:3712.310:211.211:011.47:296:20New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:0411.35:0912.511:082.011:410.07:306:18New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:0011.85:4312.511:553.07:316:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:5712.16:1812.312:23-1.212:444.27:336:15Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:5612.26:5711.91:06-2.01:355.37:346:13Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:5812.17:4011.21:52-2.22:336.37:366:11Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:0411.98:2910.42:41-1.93:427.17:376:09First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:1811.89:299.43:34-1.25:117.37:396:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:3611.74:33-0.36:586.97:406:06First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:4411.75:390.78:166.07:426:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:228.22:3811.76:501.59:095.07:436:02Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:538.33:1811.77:582.19:484.07:456:01Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:058.83:4811.68:572.610:203.07:465:59Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:029.44:1211.59:473.110:472.27:485:57Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:509.94:3211.310:303.711:111.47:495:56Full Moon29Thu
30Fri5:3310.34:5111.211:084.411:340.77:515:54Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:1210.75:1311.111:455.17:525:53Full Moon31Sat
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 3:33 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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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