Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 26m at 4:27 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:0612.37:0410.31:35-2.12:387.77:535:52Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:0212.17:479.52:18-1.63:508.07:545:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:0211.88:428.63:04-0.75:307.87:565:49Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:0511.53:560.37:097.27:575:48Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:0411.43:551.27:096.46:594:46Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:5011.34:592.17:495.47:004:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:047.51:2511.36:042.88:204.47:024:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:238.01:5211.47:043.48:443.47:034:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:268.72:1511.47:564.09:052.27:054:41Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:189.42:3711.48:424.79:281.17:064:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:0410.12:5911.49:245.59:530.07:084:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:4610.83:2211.410:056.210:21-1.07:094:37New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:2711.43:4711.310:466.910:54-1.87:114:36New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:0911.94:1511.211:297.511:31-2.37:124:35New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:5412.24:4611.012:148.07:134:33Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:4112.45:2310.712:12-2.51:058.37:154:32Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:3412.36:0810.212:57-2.32:048.57:164:31Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:3112.27:089.61:47-1.83:168.37:184:30First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:2912.18:308.82:42-1.14:417.67:194:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:2312.210:108.23:410.05:586.37:214:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:1012.34:451.26:564.77:224:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:5012.45:522.47:432.97:234:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:308.81:2612.56:593.78:241.17:254:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:499.71:5912.68:024.99:02-0.57:264:25Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:5510.82:3112.49:025.99:39-1.77:284:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:5211.73:0312.29:586.810:15-2.57:294:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:4312.43:3711.810:527.510:52-2.87:304:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:3012.84:1311.211:468.011:30-2.77:324:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:1412.94:5210.612:408.27:334:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:5712.85:3410.012:09-2.31:378.27:344:21Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 8:03 pm — 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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