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 3h 36m 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:3112.76:2311.012:402.96:485:54Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:0212.87:2210.712:391.11:241.76:465:56Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:3512.68:2810.31:232.62:130.86:445:57Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:1112.39:459.92:104.43:050.26:425:59Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:5211.711:259.93:066.14:03-0.16:406:00Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:4211.04:207.55:06-0.26:386:02Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:2010.410:47 AM10.46:098.16:14-0.36:366:03Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:3811.112:059.97:587.87:21-0.46:346:05Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:3011.71:239.89:067.18:21-0.46:326:06Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:1012.02:2910.09:526.29:13-0.46:306:08Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:4212.13:2410.210:295.49:58-0.26:286:09New Moon11Thu
12Fri5:0812.14:1310.311:014.610:380.36:266:10New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:3012.04:5910.411:313.911:151.06:246:12New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:5011.86:4310.31:003.17:227:13New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:1111.77:2810.312:511.91:312.47:207:15Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:3411.58:1410.21:263.02:031.87:187:16Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:0011.29:0310.02:024.12:371.37:167:18Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:2810.89:579.92:405.33:151.17:147:19Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:5810.311:029.73:236.43:581.07:127:20First Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:329.74:177.44:481.17:107:22First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:259.710:16 AM9.15:398.05:461.17:087:23First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:0410.011:24 AM8.78:028.16:501.17:067:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:1210.412:458.79:207.77:530.87:047:26Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:5310.91:579.09:507.18:510.47:027:28Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:2211.22:589.510:156.39:410.07:007:29Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:4811.63:5310.210:425.210:270.06:587:30Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:1311.94:4510.711:144.011:110.36:567:32Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:3912.15:3811.211:492.511:541.06:547:33Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:0712.46:3211.412:281.16:527:35Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:3812.47:2911.512:372.11:09-0.16:507:36Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:1112.38:2911.51:223.41:53-1.06:487:37Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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