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 1h 22m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:2912.85:2310.412:567.97:564:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:5912.96:1110.112:38-1.91:447.47:564:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:3513.07:119.61:20-1.32:326.77:564:31Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:1113.08:178.92:02-0.33:265.77:564:32Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:4712.99:418.42:501.14:264.47:564:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:2912.811:178.33:382.85:263.07:554:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:1112.74:384.66:201.47:554:36Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:058.911:53 AM12.55:506.37:14-0.17:554:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:4110.012:4112.47:147.58:02-1.37:544:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:5311.21:2912.28:328.18:50-2.37:544:39Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:4712.22:1712.09:388.39:38-2.87:534:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:2912.83:0511.710:388.110:26-2.97:534:42New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:1113.13:5911.411:327.811:08-2.77:524:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:4713.24:4711.012:207.47:524:44New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:2313.15:4110.41:086.97:514:46Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:5913.06:359.812:32-1.31:566.37:504:47Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:2912.77:359.11:14-0.22:445.67:504:49Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:5912.58:358.51:561.23:324.97:494:50First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:3512.19:538.02:382.74:264.17:484:51First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:0511.711:297.93:204.35:203.27:474:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:4111.34:146.06:082.47:464:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:298.511:23 AM10.95:267.36:561.57:454:56First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:599.512:1110.67:088.27:380.87:444:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:5310.512:5310.48:388.58:200.07:434:59Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:3511.21:4110.49:388.59:02-0.77:425:00Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:0511.82:2310.510:208.49:38-1.37:415:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:2912.13:0510.610:508.110:20-1.77:405:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:5912.43:5310.811:207.710:56-2.07:395:05Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:2312.64:3510.911:507.211:38-2.07:385:06Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:5312.85:2310.812:326.57:365:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:2313.06:1710.512:20-1.51:145.67:355:10Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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