Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:25 am (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:5711.46:5212.211:17-3.55:478:43Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:5411.47:2612.512:087.112:04-3.45:488:42Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:5311.28:0012.612:556.212:51-2.85:508:40Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:5410.88:3412.71:455.11:37-1.65:518:39Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:5910.19:0812.62:374.02:220.05:528:37Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:099.49:4412.43:302.83:101.95:548:36Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:288.910:2112.04:261.84:013.95:558:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:078.75:231.05:035.85:568:33Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:039.36:220.46:307.35:578:31Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:3510.27:21-0.18:237.95:598:30Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:4810.24:3611.08:18-0.49:517.76:008:28Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:499.85:2111.59:10-0.610:487.46:018:26Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:479.75:5711.79:57-0.811:287.06:038:25Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:389.76:2611.610:39-0.911:596.66:048:23New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:239.86:4811.511:16-0.96:058:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:049.97:0711.512:246.211:51 AM-0.76:078:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:449.97:2511.512:495.712:25-0.36:088:18New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:259.87:4511.51:155.112:570.26:098:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:089.68:0811.51:454.41:301.16:118:14Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:559.48:3311.52:193.62:032.16:128:12Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:469.18:5911.32:562.82:383.46:138:11Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:448.99:2711.03:372.03:164.86:158:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:548.89:5810.64:221.44:006.26:168:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:248.95:140.85:037.56:178:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:199.56:130.26:398.36:198:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:4110.37:16-0.48:238.56:208:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:4410.14:2911.08:19-1.19:338.06:217:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:5710.35:0511.59:17-1.810:227.26:237:57Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:0310.85:3611.810:11-2.211:056.26:247:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:0411.26:0612.111:00-2.211:475.06:257:54Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:0211.36:3612.311:46-1.76:277:52Full Moon31Thu
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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