Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 12m at 7:12 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:2912.04:2310.611:507.811:32-1.67:364:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:0512.34:5310.312:328.07:374:20Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:4112.45:2910.012:14-1.61:148.07:394:19Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:2312.56:119.612:50-1.42:087.97:404:19Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:0512.47:059.11:38-1.03:087.67:414:19Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:5312.48:178.52:26-0.44:087.07:424:19Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:4112.49:478.13:140.65:146.07:434:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:2312.511:238.04:141.76:144.67:444:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:0512.65:143.07:022.97:454:18Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:598.612:4712.76:264.27:501.17:464:18Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:179.61:2312.87:325.38:32-0.67:474:18Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:2910.82:0512.88:386.39:14-2.07:484:18Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:2911.82:4712.79:387.09:56-3.07:484:18New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:2312.63:2912.510:327.410:38-3.57:494:18New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:1113.14:1112.011:327.711:26-3.47:504:19New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:5913.34:5911.412:267.77:514:19Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:4713.35:4710.712:08-3.01:267.57:514:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:2913.26:479.812:56-2.12:267.27:524:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:1712.97:479.01:38-1.03:326.77:534:20Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:5912.68:598.22:260.34:385.97:534:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:4112.310:237.73:201.85:445.07:544:21First Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:2312.04:143.36:383.97:544:22First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:057.711:59 AM11.75:144.87:202.87:544:22First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:418.312:3511.56:206.07:561.87:554:23Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:599.21:1111.37:386.98:260.87:554:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:5910.21:4111.18:447.59:020.07:554:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:4111.02:1711.09:387.99:32-0.77:564:25Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:1711.62:4710.810:208.110:02-1.27:564:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:4712.03:2310.811:028.210:38-1.77:564:27Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:1712.43:5910.711:388.211:14-1.97:564:27Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:4712.64:3510.612:148.07:564:28Full Moon31Thu
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 10:02 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 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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