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 2h 27m 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 - Feb 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:5213.07:1610.112:59-0.61:584.57:345:11Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:2413.08:229.51:410.82:493.47:335:13Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:5912.89:409.02:262.53:432.37:315:14Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:3812.611:188.93:154.44:411.37:305:16Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:2212.14:176.35:420.37:285:17Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:219.511:13 AM11.75:427.76:44-0.57:275:19Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:5510.612:1311.37:258.47:42-1.17:255:20Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:5411.61:1611.18:528.28:37-1.67:245:22Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:3912.32:1611.09:547.89:27-1.87:225:24Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:1612.63:1210.910:417.210:12-1.87:215:25New Moon10Wed
11Thu5:4812.74:0410.811:226.510:54-1.47:195:27New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:1712.64:5310.611:595.911:34-0.97:185:28New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:4312.55:4210.412:365.27:165:30Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:0712.46:3010.012:130.01:124.67:145:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:3312.27:219.612:501.11:503.97:135:33Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:0011.98:179.21:272.42:303.27:115:34Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:2811.69:208.82:043.93:122.77:095:36First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:0011.110:398.72:455.43:592.27:085:38First Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:3510.63:346.84:501.97:065:39First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:318.910:19 AM10.14:497.95:461.57:045:41First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:219.711:14 AM9.76:548.56:441.07:025:42Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:1910.412:179.58:398.37:380.47:015:44Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:5511.01:179.79:248.08:28-0.26:595:45Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:2311.52:1010.09:527.69:13-0.86:575:47Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:4811.82:5910.510:187.09:55-1.26:555:48Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:1112.13:4710.810:476.210:36-1.36:535:50Full Moon26Fri
27Sat5:3612.34:3611.111:215.211:17-1.06:525:51Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:0212.65:2811.111:584.111:58-0.26:505:53Full Moon28Sun
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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