Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 3:40 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:549.21:0112.57:005.58:11-0.27:364:20Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:0510.41:3612.68:056.68:52-1.97:374:20Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:0711.52:1412.79:067.59:35-3.27:384:19Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:0212.52:5412.610:058.010:19-4.07:394:19Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:5413.13:3912.311:028.311:04-4.17:414:19Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:4513.34:2811.911:598.411:51-3.87:424:19Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:3413.35:2111.212:588.27:434:18Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:2213.26:2010.312:40-3.02:027.87:444:18Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:0913.07:279.41:29-1.93:127.17:454:18Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:5412.88:448.42:20-0.54:266.17:464:18Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:3712.510:167.73:121.25:334.97:464:18Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:1712.24:082.96:303.67:474:18Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:067.711:54 AM11.95:114.67:162.47:484:18Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:528.412:2811.66:236.17:551.27:494:18Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:139.61:0111.37:417.38:280.37:504:19Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:1210.61:3311.08:548.08:59-0.47:504:19Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:5811.52:0610.89:558.49:29-1.07:514:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:3512.02:4010.610:448.510:01-1.37:524:20New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:0712.33:1510.411:258.610:35-1.67:524:20New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:3612.53:5210.312:008.57:534:20New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:0412.54:3110.112:338.47:534:21New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:3212.65:129.91:098.17:544:21Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:0212.65:589.612:27-1.51:497.77:544:22Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:3412.76:529.21:06-1.02:347.17:554:23Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:0612.77:558.61:47-0.23:236.27:554:23Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:3912.79:118.12:291.04:155.07:554:24First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:1212.710:418.03:152.55:083.57:564:25First Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:4712.64:064.35:591.97:564:25First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:248.411:25 AM12.55:096.16:500.27:564:26Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:069.512:0712.56:267.67:39-1.37:564:27Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:2510.812:5312.47:488.58:26-2.47:564:28Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 7:22 pm — 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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