Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 4:27 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 10:00 am (7.7 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 - Jul 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:5012.23:389.48:13-0.58:017.05:179:09Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:3211.94:5110.69:01-1.79:227.95:179:09Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:1711.65:4711.59:47-2.410:358.15:189:09Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:0311.36:3312.110:31-2.811:358.15:199:08New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:5010.97:1312.311:13-2.95:199:08New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:3710.67:4912.312:267.911:55 AM-2.75:209:07New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:2510.28:2112.21:127.612:36-2.35:219:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:149.88:5012.11:557.21:17-1.75:229:06Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:049.39:1811.92:386.61:56-0.95:239:06Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:568.89:4611.83:216.02:350.15:249:05Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:548.210:1511.74:075.33:131.45:249:04Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:597.710:4511.44:534.43:532.95:259:04First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:187.411:1711.25:403.54:354.55:269:03First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:577.56:272.55:276.05:279:02First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:538.37:131.56:397.45:289:01First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:2810.64:179.37:580.68:118.25:299:01Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:0910.45:0810.38:43-0.39:358.55:309:00Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:5410.35:4611.09:27-1.210:338.65:328:59Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:4010.46:1911.510:11-2.011:168.45:338:58Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:2810.66:5011.910:55-2.611:558.15:348:57Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:1810.87:2012.111:39-3.05:358:56Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:0910.97:5012.312:347.512:23-3.15:368:55Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:0410.88:2212.51:186.71:07-2.65:378:54Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:0310.48:5312.72:055.71:51-1.75:388:52Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:079.89:2612.72:554.52:36-0.25:408:51Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:189.110:0112.63:493.23:221.75:418:50Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:398.610:3812.34:452.04:123.85:428:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:218.55:430.85:125.85:438:47Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:199.26:42-0.16:347.35:448:46Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:0711.43:5210.37:41-0.98:178.15:468:45Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:0210.94:5311.28:37-1.49:498.15:478:43Waning Crescent31Wed
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 1:13 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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