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 5h 58m 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:5410.610:4711.93:097.23:06-2.35:518:21Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:519.711:5911.74:297.54:02-1.35:498:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:038.76:097.15:04-0.25:488:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:0811.711:34 AM8.07:406.26:120.95:468:25Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:0511.71:127.98:425.17:221.85:458:26Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:5011.62:398.29:273.98:272.55:438:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:2411.53:488.810:032.79:233.35:428:29Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:5011.44:459.410:331.710:124.05:408:30Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:1211.25:3310.011:000.810:564.85:398:31New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:3211.06:1610.511:240.111:365.65:388:33New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:5410.86:5510.911:50-0.65:368:34New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:1910.67:3211.212:156.312:18-1.15:358:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:4610.38:0911.412:556.812:49-1.35:348:37New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:1510.08:4811.51:367.21:24-1.45:328:38Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:469.69:3111.52:217.52:02-1.35:318:39Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:209.210:1811.53:127.72:44-1.05:308:40Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:018.711:0911.44:117.73:31-0.55:298:42Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:008.25:227.54:230.05:288:43First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:0111.410:22 AM7.86:336.85:200.75:278:44First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:4911.511:53 AM7.67:295.86:211.45:258:45First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:3111.61:218.08:134.47:232.35:248:47Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:0811.82:398.78:532.88:233.25:238:48Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:4212.13:499.69:320.99:214.15:228:49Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:1512.34:5210.610:11-0.810:175.15:228:50Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:5012.45:5111.510:52-2.311:126.05:218:51Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:2712.36:4812.211:35-3.45:208:52Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:0712.17:4412.612:076.712:19-3.95:198:53Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:5111.68:3912.71:037.21:05-3.95:188:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:3910.99:3412.72:047.41:53-3.35:178:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:3410.110:2912.53:117.42:44-2.45:178:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:389.111:2412.24:287.03:37-1.25:168:57Third Quarter31Mon
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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