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 3h 31m 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 - Feb 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:5711.810:008.32:224.43:512.87:355:10Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:2711.411:388.42:595.94:402.07:335:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:0011.03:467.45:321.37:325:13Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:589.210:41 AM10.75:118.66:280.47:315:15Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:2110.211:35 AM10.67:119.37:24-0.57:295:16Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:0211.112:3910.68:419.28:18-1.47:285:18Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:3411.81:4110.99:328.89:08-2.27:275:19Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:0312.32:4011.310:128.29:56-2.77:255:21New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:3112.63:3711.610:517.310:42-2.77:245:22New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:5912.94:3411.611:336.211:27-2.37:225:24New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:2813.15:3311.412:174.97:205:26Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:5813.36:3410.912:10-1.21:043.67:195:27Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:3013.37:3910.312:540.31:532.47:175:29Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:0313.18:529.81:382.22:441.47:165:30Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:3812.710:209.42:254.33:380.77:145:32First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:1712.03:216.34:360.37:125:33First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:179.610:03 AM11.24:387.85:380.17:115:35First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:0910.411:02 AM10.46:438.66:430.07:095:36Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:1811.312:159.98:348.37:44-0.27:075:38Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:0511.81:269.79:367.78:38-0.37:065:40Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:4112.12:279.810:177.19:24-0.37:045:41Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:1012.13:179.910:496.610:04-0.37:025:43Full Moon22Thu
23Fri5:3212.04:0110.111:156.010:39-0.17:005:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat5:4911.94:4210.111:395.411:120.46:585:46Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:0511.85:2310.012:034.76:575:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:2211.96:059.912:303.96:555:49Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:4211.96:509.812:152.01:013.06:535:50Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:0511.87:389.712:473.11:342.36:515:52Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:2911.58:319.51:204.32:111.66:495:53Waning Gibbous29Thu
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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