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 9m at 5:35 am (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:049.86:0511.510:46-0.411:515.26:297:48New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:509.96:2411.411:230.06:307:46New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:3210.06:4011.312:174.611:57 AM0.56:327:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:1310.06:5711.312:423.912:301.36:337:42New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:569.97:1811.21:093.11:032.36:347:40Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:409.87:4111.11:392.31:363.46:357:38Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:279.78:0610.82:121.72:104.66:377:36Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:199.68:3210.42:481.22:485.86:387:34Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:209.59:0010.03:290.93:326.96:397:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:379.49:329.54:160.84:337.86:417:30First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:249.65:120.76:178.46:427:28First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:5510.16:170.58:268.36:437:26First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:4410.67:230.29:197.76:457:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:149.24:1611.18:26-0.49:526.96:467:22Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:249.74:4211.59:21-0.810:255.86:477:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:2610.45:0811.810:11-0.911:004.46:497:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:2310.95:3312.110:57-0.611:382.96:507:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:2011.36:0112.311:410.36:517:14Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:1811.56:3112.412:191.412:251.56:537:12Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:1811.57:0312.31:010.01:103.16:547:10Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:2011.37:3812.01:46-0.91:594.76:557:08Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:2811.18:1611.42:33-1.42:536.16:577:06Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:4510.99:0110.63:23-1.34:017.36:587:04Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:1810.84:19-0.95:407.96:597:02Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:5011.05:23-0.27:467.67:017:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:5711.36:340.49:026.87:026:58Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:538.63:4511.47:450.79:505.97:036:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:168.74:2011.58:480.910:265.07:056:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:209.14:4611.49:401.210:544.27:066:51Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:129.55:0511.310:221.511:193.47:086:49New Moon30Mon
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 7:47 am — 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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