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 5h 22m 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 - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:4510.811:37 AM9.38:168.17:040.86:495:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:3511.312:529.19:177.68:010.66:475:55Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:1111.51:569.39:567.08:500.46:455:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:3811.62:479.610:246.59:310.36:435:58Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:5911.63:319.810:466.010:070.36:415:59Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:1511.64:1110.011:065.410:400.56:396:01Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:3111.74:5010.111:284.611:130.96:376:02Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:4911.85:3210.211:543.711:451.66:356:04Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:0911.96:1510.212:242.76:336:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:3211.97:0310.212:182.612:581.86:316:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:5711.77:5510.112:533.81:361.06:296:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:2311.59:5610.01:315.13:180.47:277:10Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:5211.111:109.93:136.44:070.07:257:11Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:2610.74:087.75:04-0.27:237:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:5210.010:17 AM10.35:328.66:10-0.47:217:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:4110.511:37 AM9.97:328.77:20-0.67:197:15Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:4211.11:089.89:048.08:27-0.87:177:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:2211.62:2810.19:567.09:27-1.07:157:18Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:5412.03:3710.510:385.710:19-0.97:137:20Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:2212.34:3810.911:174.311:07-0.47:117:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:4912.55:3611.111:562.911:520.57:097:23New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:1712.56:3311.212:351.67:077:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:4512.57:3011.112:351.81:140.57:057:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:1512.28:2711.01:193.21:54-0.27:037:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:4611.79:2710.82:054.72:36-0.57:017:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:1911.010:3410.62:546.13:19-0.46:597:30Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:5610.211:5610.43:557.24:070.06:577:31First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:409.45:237.95:020.66:557:33First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:3210.410:44 AM8.67:457.96:061.16:537:34First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:4810.712:118.29:077.27:151.46:517:35First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:3710.91:388.29:516.58:201.56:497:37Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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