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 3h 20m 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 - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:0110.65:3911.79:29-1.710:527.85:488:42Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:5910.36:1712.010:17-1.911:387.35:498:41New Moon2Fri
3Sat3:5310.36:4912.011:01-1.85:518:39New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:4210.27:1611.912:166.911:41 AM-1.65:528:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:2710.07:3811.712:496.412:19-1.25:538:36New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:129.87:5911.71:215.812:55-0.65:558:35Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:589.58:2111.61:535.21:290.35:568:33Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:469.28:4411.52:274.42:041.45:578:32Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:388.89:1011.33:043.62:382.85:588:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:368.59:3811.03:442.93:144.26:008:28First Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:458.310:0810.64:272.33:535.76:018:27First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:138.35:141.74:447.06:028:25First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:188.86:071.16:088.16:048:23First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:519.77:040.68:088.66:058:22Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:239.74:3810.48:01-0.19:338.56:068:20Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:279.85:1111.08:56-0.910:178.16:088:18Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:2810.15:3911.49:47-1.610:527.56:098:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:2510.66:0511.710:35-2.211:286.76:108:15Full Moon18Sun
19Mon4:1910.96:3212.011:20-2.36:128:13Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:1411.16:5912.312:065.612:04-2.06:138:11Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:1011.17:2812.512:484.412:47-1.16:148:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:1010.87:5912.51:333.01:300.36:168:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:1410.48:3212.42:201.82:152.16:178:06Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:2310.09:0712.13:100.73:034.06:188:04Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:449.69:4711.64:020.03:585.86:208:02Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:279.65:00-0.35:137.36:218:00Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:1810.26:02-0.47:048.06:227:58Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:3610.97:08-0.48:567.86:247:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:529.64:2911.48:14-0.410:037.26:257:54Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:079.55:0911.69:13-0.510:486.56:267:52Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:119.65:4111.710:03-0.511:225.96:287:50Waning Crescent31Sat
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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