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 5h 34m 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 - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:019.64:468.45:01-0.16:467:39Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:1110.410:13 AM9.26:338.56:08-0.16:447:41Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:2710.711:56 AM8.98:147.97:17-0.16:427:42Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:1211.11:289.29:056.98:22-0.16:407:43Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:4511.52:449.79:455.59:190.16:387:45Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:1411.93:5110.310:233.810:100.66:367:46Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:4112.24:5310.911:012.010:581.56:347:48New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:0912.45:5211.411:400.411:452.76:327:49New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:3912.56:5111.712:19-1.06:307:50New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:1112.47:4911.812:324.01:01-1.96:287:52Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:4512.08:4911.81:215.31:43-2.26:267:53Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:2211.39:5211.62:146.52:28-2.06:247:55Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:0310.511:0211.33:167.33:17-1.46:227:56Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:529.64:377.84:11-0.56:207:57First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:2211.19:56 AM8.66:357.75:120.46:187:59First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:3811.011:24 AM8.08:106.96:211.26:178:00First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:3511.11:017.89:056.07:301.86:158:02First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:1611.12:248.19:445.08:322.26:138:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:4511.03:298.610:144.19:242.76:118:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:0611.04:219.110:383.110:073.26:098:06Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:2311.05:079.610:592.210:453.96:078:07Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:4011.05:4910.111:201.211:214.76:068:09Full Moon22Mon
23Tue4:5911.06:2910.511:440.211:575.56:048:10Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:2110.97:0910.912:12-0.66:028:11Full Moon24Wed
25Thu5:4510.77:5011.212:356.212:43-1.26:008:13Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:1010.58:3411.41:156.91:19-1.65:598:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:3810.39:2311.41:587.41:59-1.75:578:16Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:1010.010:1911.32:477.92:44-1.65:558:17Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:499.611:2211.23:478.23:36-1.25:548:18Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:489.15:058.14:33-0.75:528:20Third Quarter30Tue
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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