Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:12 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 41m at 12:14 am (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:448.13:2610.87:341.39:456.47:096:48Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:568.53:5611.18:321.010:055.77:106:46Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:549.14:2111.49:220.810:274.77:116:44Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:459.84:4511.610:070.810:553.57:136:42New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:3310.45:1011.910:491.111:272.27:146:40New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:2211.05:3712.011:311.87:156:38New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:1311.46:0612.112:020.812:142.77:176:36New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:0711.66:3812.112:41-0.412:583.97:186:34Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:0411.77:1411.81:24-1.31:465.27:206:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:0711.67:5311.32:09-1.82:406.37:216:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:1611.48:4010.63:00-1.73:457.37:236:28First Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:3811.39:419.73:55-1.35:137.77:246:26First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:0511.34:58-0.67:057.47:256:24First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:1611.66:080.18:296.47:276:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:398.73:0711.87:200.79:235.37:286:21Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:088.93:4611.98:271.110:044.17:306:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:199.34:1711.99:251.610:383.07:316:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:189.84:4211.810:142.211:082.07:336:15Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:0910.35:0311.610:573.011:361.27:346:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed5:5510.65:2411.411:373.87:356:12Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:3810.95:4611.112:030.512:164.87:376:10Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:2011.16:1110.812:32-0.112:555.77:386:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:0111.36:3810.41:02-0.41:366.57:406:06Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:4511.47:079.91:35-0.52:217.17:416:05Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:3111.37:389.32:12-0.43:147.67:436:03Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:2411.18:148.72:53-0.14:227.97:446:01Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:2611.09:078.23:410.46:137.87:465:59Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:3111.04:351.08:017.37:475:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:2911.15:371.48:346.67:495:56Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:097.72:1311.36:421.88:575.67:505:55Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:308.12:4711.67:442.09:214.47:525:53Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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