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 1h 11m at 6:25 am (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:22 am (7.4 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 - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:5011.84:50-0.57:127.17:535:52First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:4911.95:590.48:195.87:545:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:468.42:3412.17:091.39:074.37:565:49Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:188.83:0912.28:162.19:472.77:575:47Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:349.43:3912.29:153.010:221.37:595:46Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:3710.23:0612.19:083.99:540.17:004:44Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:3210.93:3211.99:574.910:26-0.87:024:43Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:2211.43:5811.610:445.810:57-1.47:034:42Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:0911.84:2511.211:306.711:29-1.67:054:40Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:5312.14:5510.612:177.37:064:39Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:3512.25:2810.112:03-1.61:087.87:084:38Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:1812.16:049.512:40-1.32:058.07:094:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:0511.96:468.91:21-0.73:168.07:114:35Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:5511.77:418.22:050.04:527.77:124:34Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:4811.58:587.62:550.86:167.17:144:33Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:3911.410:297.33:501.67:026.37:154:32Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:2111.54:492.37:315.37:174:31Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:5711.65:503.07:554.27:184:30Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:158.01:2611.76:493.88:202.87:204:29Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:198.81:5411.97:444.58:471.47:214:28Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:159.82:2112.08:355.39:17-0.17:224:27Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:0510.82:4912.19:246.19:51-1.57:244:26New Moon22Tue
23Wed4:5411.73:1912.110:126.810:29-2.67:254:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:4312.33:5312.011:007.511:10-3.37:274:25New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:3312.84:3211.811:517.911:54-3.57:284:24Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:2513.05:1711.412:478.27:294:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:1912.96:0910.712:42-3.21:498.27:314:23Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:1512.87:139.91:33-2.53:027.97:324:22Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:1112.78:318.92:27-1.44:257.17:334:21First Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:0512.610:068.23:26-0.15:455.97:344:21First Quarter30Wed
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 8:53 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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