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 2h 31m 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 - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:2510.94:5711.011:476.211:54-0.77:545:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:0211.35:2010.812:256.97:555:50New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:4011.64:4510.512:24-1.212:047.56:574:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:2111.85:1210.212:477.96:584:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:0611.85:419.912:36-1.41:368.37:004:45Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:5711.76:169.51:19-1.22:358.47:014:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:5411.67:099.02:07-0.83:518.37:034:42First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:5411.68:418.43:02-0.35:187.77:044:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:4711.710:268.04:020.46:246.67:064:40First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:3011.95:061.27:105.17:074:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:048.31:0612.16:112.17:503.37:094:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:299.01:3912.47:143.18:281.37:104:36Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:4310.02:1112.68:134.29:07-0.57:124:35Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:4711.02:4312.79:095.39:46-2.17:134:34Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:4611.93:1712.610:036.310:26-3.17:154:33Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:4212.63:5412.310:577.111:08-3.67:164:31Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:3613.04:3311.811:537.711:51-3.57:174:30Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:2813.05:1711.112:528.17:194:29Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:2112.96:0610.312:36-2.91:578.17:204:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:1512.67:049.41:24-1.93:147.97:224:28Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:0912.38:138.52:14-0.84:427.27:234:27Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri11:0112.09:387.73:080.55:576.37:254:26Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:4711.811:177.44:061.86:535.27:264:25Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:2611.75:083.17:354.07:274:24Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:557.712:5811.66:134.38:082.87:294:23Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:178.51:2511.47:165.38:361.77:304:23Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:219.41:5011.38:146.29:010.67:314:22Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:1310.32:1511.29:077.09:26-0.37:324:22Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:5611.02:4111.09:547.69:54-1.07:344:21New Moon29Fri
30Sat5:3311.63:0810.910:388.110:24-1.67:354:21New Moon30Sat
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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