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 3h 01m 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:478.912:1112.16:136.67:390.37:564:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:1310.112:5111.77:397.78:20-0.57:564:30Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:1411.21:3111.39:008.38:58-1.17:564:31Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:0112.02:1110.910:058.49:34-1.47:564:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:4012.42:5110.610:558.410:10-1.57:564:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:1212.63:3110.411:358.310:45-1.57:554:34Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:4012.64:1110.312:098.17:554:35Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:0412.54:5210.112:407.87:554:36Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:2912.45:359.81:137.47:544:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:5412.56:209.412:33-0.71:496.97:544:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:2212.57:109.01:090.02:296.37:544:40Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:5112.48:078.41:450.93:135.47:534:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:2112.39:158.02:222.24:004.57:534:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:5212.110:407.93:013.74:493.37:524:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:2511.93:475.35:392.17:514:45Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:258.411:02 AM11.74:477.06:300.77:514:47Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:159.411:44 AM11.66:128.37:21-0.67:504:48Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:3110.612:3311.67:449.08:12-1.87:494:49Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:2111.71:2711.79:009.19:02-2.77:484:51Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:0312.42:2311.89:598.99:51-3.47:484:52New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:4112.93:2011.910:498.410:40-3.67:474:54New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:1813.24:1811.811:387.611:27-3.37:464:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:5313.45:1711.412:276.77:454:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:2813.46:1910.812:14-2.51:185.77:444:58Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:0313.47:2410.112:59-1.22:114.67:435:00Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:3713.28:359.31:450.53:063.57:425:01First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:1312.910:008.72:322.54:032.57:415:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:5012.411:498.73:224.65:001.77:395:04First Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:3011.84:266.55:580.97:385:06First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:509.511:16 AM11.15:587.96:530.47:375:07Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:1310.612:0810.67:558.57:450.07:365:09Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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