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 4h 56m 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 - Jan 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:0312.84:4610.812:258.27:564:29Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:3313.05:3610.512:02-2.41:077.67:564:30Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:0513.16:3310.112:44-1.91:546.77:564:31Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:3713.17:389.41:26-1.02:465.77:564:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:1013.18:538.72:100.53:414.37:564:33First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:4413.010:238.42:562.34:382.97:554:35First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:2112.93:474.45:361.47:554:36First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:148.611:02 AM12.64:516.46:320.17:554:37Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:119.611:48 AM12.36:148.07:26-1.17:544:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:3310.912:3911.97:498.88:17-1.97:544:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:2912.01:3311.69:138.99:06-2.47:534:41Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:1412.62:2711.410:168.79:52-2.67:534:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:5213.03:2011.111:078.210:36-2.57:524:43Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:2613.04:1210.811:527.711:19-2.17:524:45Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:5713.05:0310.512:347.17:514:46Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:2512.95:5410.01:156.57:504:47Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:5112.76:479.412:38-0.51:575.87:504:49Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:1812.67:438.81:160.72:405.07:494:50Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:4512.38:478.31:532.13:244.27:484:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:1312.010:058.02:313.84:103.37:474:53Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:4411.611:548.13:105.54:592.57:464:54Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:1811.24:007.15:481.87:454:56Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:129.010:58 AM10.75:228.46:381.17:444:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:3010.011:45 AM10.47:279.07:270.47:434:59Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:1310.912:3810.39:039.18:14-0.47:425:00Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:4511.61:3110.49:518.98:59-1.17:415:02Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:1212.02:2110.610:228.69:41-1.77:405:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:3612.33:1010.910:508.210:23-2.27:395:05New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:0012.53:5811.111:217.511:03-2.37:385:06New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:2412.84:4911.111:576.711:44-1.97:365:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:5013.05:4310.912:375.67:355:10Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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