Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 5:17 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:0213.14:1111.511:287.111:12-2.67:345:11New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:3613.25:0711.112:146.27:335:12New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:0813.16:0410.61:005.47:315:14Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:3913.07:0210.012:39-0.71:474.57:305:15Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:1012.88:049.41:210.82:343.77:295:17Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:4112.49:148.82:042.53:233.07:275:18First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:1411.910:418.62:484.34:142.37:265:20First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:4911.33:406.15:071.87:245:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:418.910:31 AM10.74:547.66:021.37:235:23First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:299.811:21 AM10.16:568.46:560.97:215:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:3110.712:199.88:438.47:480.57:205:26Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:1311.31:189.79:418.18:340.17:185:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:4511.62:109.810:187.89:16-0.37:175:29Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:1011.82:5610.010:437.49:54-0.77:155:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:3111.93:3810.211:047.010:31-0.97:135:33Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:5112.14:1910.411:286.511:06-0.87:125:34Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:1212.25:0210.511:565.711:42-0.57:105:36Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:3412.45:4710.412:294.87:085:37Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:5912.56:3710.212:180.31:063.87:065:39Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:2512.57:3310.012:551.41:472.77:055:40Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:5412.48:359.71:332.82:321.77:035:42Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:2612.19:519.42:154.53:220.97:015:43Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:0211.811:319.53:046.24:190.36:595:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:4711.34:127.75:21-0.36:585:46Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:3610.110:47 AM10.85:548.66:27-0.76:565:48Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:5611.012:0210.67:468.67:32-1.26:545:49Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:4511.71:1710.69:007.98:32-1.56:525:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:2312.22:2510.79:507.09:25-1.66:505:52Waning Crescent28Mon
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 8:45 pm — 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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