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 : 6:25 am (4.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 58m at 11:39 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:1511.03:268.49:573.79:113.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:3811.14:189.110:182.59:553.85:508:21Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:5911.25:059.810:421.310:374.55:498:23Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:2111.35:5010.511:090.111:185.35:478:24Full Moon4Thu
5Fri4:4511.36:3511.111:40-1.15:468:26Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:1211.27:2211.612:006.112:15-2.05:448:27Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:4111.18:1111.912:446.812:54-2.65:438:28Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:1510.99:0412.01:327.51:37-2.85:418:30Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:5510.610:0211.92:267.92:25-2.65:408:31Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:4410.011:0511.83:308.13:18-2.15:388:32Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:489.34:497.94:16-1.35:378:33Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:0811.710:13 AM8.56:197.25:19-0.35:368:35Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:0411.811:53 AM8.17:355.96:250.85:348:36Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:5111.91:328.18:304.37:321.95:338:37Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:2912.02:598.79:142.68:353.05:328:39Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:0212.14:139.59:530.99:344.15:318:40Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:3212.15:1510.410:29-0.510:295.25:298:41Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:0111.96:1111.111:04-1.511:216.15:288:42New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:3111.67:0011.711:38-2.25:278:44New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:0211.27:4612.012:126.912:13-2.55:268:45New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:3610.68:3012.11:037.412:49-2.45:258:46Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:1210.19:1212.01:567.71:27-2.15:248:47Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:539.59:5511.82:527.82:08-1.55:238:48Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:398.910:4011.63:547.72:52-0.85:228:49Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:348.211:2611.35:077.33:390.15:218:50First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:417.66:216.84:301.05:208:52First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:1011.211:02 AM7.27:205.95:232.05:198:53First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:5011.212:307.08:014.96:203.05:198:54First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:2511.21:567.48:323.87:184.05:188:55Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:5611.23:108.19:002.58:165.05:178:56Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:2511.24:129.19:281.19:125.95:168:57Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:02 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 56% 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 (56% 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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