Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 11:04 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:558.611:2812.04:536.73:47-0.45:158:58First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:147.86:075.84:411.15:158:59First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:1111.811:47 AM7.37:104.65:392.65:149:00First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:5011.51:297.38:003.46:414.15:149:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:2411.33:038.08:412.27:485.45:139:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:5511.14:189.09:141.18:566.45:139:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:2410.95:159.99:440.19:587.25:139:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:5210.76:0110.710:12-0.710:537.75:129:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:2210.56:3911.210:42-1.311:408.05:129:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:5310.37:1211.611:13-1.85:129:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:2610.17:4411.812:228.211:48 AM-2.15:129:06Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:0110.08:1611.91:008.212:25-2.25:129:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:409.98:4912.01:388.11:04-2.35:119:07Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:239.69:2412.12:197.91:46-2.15:119:07Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:139.39:5912.13:057.52:29-1.65:119:08Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:128.810:3512.23:566.93:13-0.85:119:08Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:218.311:1012.24:515.94:000.45:119:08Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:437.811:4612.25:464.64:501.95:119:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:177.76:403.05:463.75:129:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:2312.21:568.37:311.26:515.45:129:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:0112.23:299.48:20-0.58:046.85:129:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:4112.24:4310.69:08-2.09:197.75:129:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:2412.15:4211.69:54-3.110:288.25:139:10Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:1011.96:3312.210:41-3.711:308.25:139:10New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:5911.67:1912.611:27-3.95:139:10New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:5111.28:0212.712:278.012:14-3.75:149:10New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:4510.78:4212.61:227.61:00-3.15:149:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:4110.19:1912.52:167.11:45-2.25:159:10Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:409.39:5512.33:126.42:30-1.15:159:10Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:448.510:2912.14:095.63:150.45:169:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 2:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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