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 4h 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:5411.29:359.31:555.62:531.26:475:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:2110.710:599.32:356.93:420.86:455:56Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:5210.33:298.14:390.66:435:58Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:059.79:41 AM10.05:098.95:440.26:415:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:3410.411:04 AM9.87:198.96:50-0.36:406:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:1711.012:289.98:308.47:52-0.96:386:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:4811.61:4010.49:117.58:46-1.46:366:04Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:1412.02:4410.99:486.39:36-1.56:346:05New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:4012.33:4311.310:274.910:22-1.16:326:06New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:0712.65:4211.512:073.47:307:08New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:3512.86:4111.512:06-0.212:481.97:287:09New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:0512.97:4111.312:501.21:320.67:267:11Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:3612.78:4411.01:352.82:17-0.37:247:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:1012.39:5310.72:224.53:04-0.77:227:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:4711.611:1510.43:146.13:54-0.77:207:15First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:3010.74:217.44:50-0.37:187:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:5810.510:24 AM9.86:058.25:540.27:167:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:3410.811:40 AM9.08:197.97:050.77:147:19First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:3711.21:128.79:337.28:140.97:127:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:2111.42:318.810:186.39:130.97:107:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:5311.53:329.210:515.610:011.07:087:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:1711.44:229.511:184.910:411.27:067:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:3411.35:049.811:404.111:151.77:047:27Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:4811.35:4510.012:013.37:027:28Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:0311.36:2510.212:242.47:007:29Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:2111.37:0510.312:193.212:491.56:587:31Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:4311.27:4810.512:524.11:190.76:567:32Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:0611.18:3310.61:265.01:520.16:547:34Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:3110.89:2310.52:036.02:29-0.26:527:35Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:5610.410:2210.42:457.03:12-0.46:507:36Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:2410.011:3810.33:357.84:02-0.36:487:38Third Quarter31Sun
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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