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 4h 37m 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 - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:4911.14:3710.812:000.111:28-0.46:544:51Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:2711.45:0310.611:596.56:554:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:0611.65:3110.212:00-0.712:407.06:574:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:4811.76:009.812:36-0.81:257.46:584:47Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:3511.66:339.41:15-0.72:187.87:004:45Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:2811.67:158.92:00-0.43:247.97:014:44Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:2711.58:248.42:500.04:467.67:034:42Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:2711.69:598.03:480.66:056.97:044:41Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:1911.74:511.16:585.87:064:40Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:0212.05:571.77:404.47:074:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:598.71:3912.37:002.38:192.77:094:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:119.62:1412.58:003.08:570.97:104:36Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:1410.62:4712.78:553.89:37-0.77:124:35New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:1311.53:2212.89:484.710:17-2.17:134:34New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:1012.23:5912.610:405.610:59-2.97:154:33New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:0612.74:3812.311:336.411:42-3.37:164:31Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:0113.05:2011.712:297.17:174:30Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:5713.06:0710.912:28-3.01:317.47:194:29Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:5412.87:019.91:15-2.32:427.57:204:28Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:5212.68:059.02:05-1.34:087.27:224:28First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:5112.39:258.13:00-0.15:356.47:234:27First Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:4612.110:597.73:591.26:435.47:244:26First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:3411.95:032.47:334.37:264:25First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:367.81:1211.86:103.58:133.27:274:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:588.41:4411.67:154.48:442.17:294:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:039.22:1011.58:135.29:111.27:304:23Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:5510.02:3511.49:045.99:360.47:314:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:3910.73:0011.29:496.510:02-0.47:324:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:1811.23:2611.010:307.110:30-0.97:344:21Full Moon29Sun
30Mon5:5311.73:5310.811:107.511:01-1.37:354:21Full Moon30Mon
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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