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 1h 19m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:3912.66:229.312:51-1.62:398.07:354:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:2212.37:188.61:34-0.73:497.67:364:20Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:0512.18:268.02:200.35:006.97:384:20Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:4711.99:477.43:091.45:596.17:394:19Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:2611.711:207.34:012.56:445.07:404:19Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:0111.74:573.77:183.87:414:19Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:537.712:3411.65:574.97:482.67:424:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:148.51:0311.66:596.08:161.37:434:18Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:179.51:3211.57:596.98:450.17:444:18Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:0810.52:0111.58:557.69:17-1.07:454:18Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:5111.42:3211.59:468.19:52-2.07:464:18New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:3212.13:0511.510:348.510:30-2.77:474:18New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:1212.63:4311.411:218.711:12-3.17:484:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:5412.84:2611.312:088.77:494:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:3713.05:1610.91:008.57:494:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:2113.06:1410.412:43-2.81:578.07:504:19Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:0513.07:219.61:31-2.03:017.37:514:19Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:4812.98:418.72:22-0.84:096.17:514:19First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:3112.910:168.13:150.85:164.77:524:20First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:1212.84:132.66:163.07:534:20First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:058.211:53 AM12.75:184.57:081.37:534:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:529.012:3312.56:316.17:55-0.27:544:21Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:1610.31:1312.37:497.38:37-1.37:544:22Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:1911.41:5211.99:038.09:17-2.17:554:22Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:1012.32:3211.610:088.49:55-2.47:554:23Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:5312.83:1311.211:038.410:33-2.57:554:24Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:3113.03:5510.811:528.311:12-2.37:554:24Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:0513.04:3910.412:368.17:564:25Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:3612.95:2410.01:187.87:564:26Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:0612.76:129.512:29-1.32:017.47:564:27Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:3612.57:048.91:09-0.52:466.97:564:28Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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