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 7h 17m 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 - Oct 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:5010.66:311.19:147.17:096:48First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:458.23:2410.97:361.09:346.37:106:46Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:588.73:4911.28:330.99:565.27:116:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:599.44:1111.59:230.910:223.87:136:42Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:5410.14:3411.810:091.210:542.37:146:40Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:4710.84:5912.110:522.011:280.67:166:38Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:4111.45:2612.211:363.07:176:36Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:3611.85:5612.312:07-0.812:204.27:186:34Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:3312.06:3012.112:48-1.91:085.57:206:32Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:3312.07:0811.61:32-2.51:596.67:216:30Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:3911.87:5111.02:20-2.53:007.57:236:28Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:5411.58:4510.13:13-2.04:188.07:246:26Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:1811.44:12-1.16:087.97:256:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:3411.45:19-0.27:517.07:276:23Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:3211.66:310.68:525.87:286:21Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:178.43:1411.77:421.39:364.57:306:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:418.83:4511.78:451.910:113.37:316:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:479.34:0911.69:382.510:412.37:336:15Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:429.94:2911.510:233.311:071.37:346:13New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:3010.34:4811.311:054.211:320.57:356:12New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:1410.75:0811.111:435.211:58-0.27:376:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:5511.15:3010.812:226.07:386:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:3411.35:5510.512:25-0.71:016.87:406:06Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:1311.56:2210.112:56-0.91:437.47:416:04Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:5511.56:519.71:30-0.92:297.87:436:03Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:4211.37:219.22:09-0.73:248.17:446:01Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:3711.17:578.72:53-0.24:398.27:465:59First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:3911.09:038.23:430.36:337.97:475:58First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:4011.14:400.87:457.27:495:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:2911.25:421.38:166.37:505:55First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:197.82:0611.56:451.88:435.07:525:53Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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