Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 5m at 2:57 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:27 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:2912.22:5410.510:066.29:40-0.96:485:54Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:5612.33:5110.610:435.110:24-0.46:465:55Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:2012.44:4410.611:184.011:040.46:445:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:4212.45:3510.611:523.011:431.56:425:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:0512.36:2510.412:262.16:416:00Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:2912.07:1610.312:212.81:011.46:396:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:5511.78:0910.112:594.21:371.06:376:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:2411.210:089.81:395.53:160.87:357:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:5510.611:209.63:246.84:000.87:337:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:3010.04:217.84:501.07:317:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:059.610:17 AM9.35:588.45:491.27:297:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:4910.011:27 AM8.98:408.36:551.37:277:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:4410.412:498.79:397.88:001.17:257:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:1810.82:019.010:107.28:550.87:237:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:4111.03:009.410:316.59:420.57:217:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:0011.33:509.810:515.610:230.47:197:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:1711.54:3810.311:154.511:020.77:177:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:3611.85:2710.711:443.211:401.47:157:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:5812.06:1711.012:171.87:137:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:2312.27:0911.212:192.412:540.57:117:22Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:5112.28:0511.31:003.61:34-0.67:097:23Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:2212.19:0511.11:434.92:18-1.37:077:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:5711.810:1410.82:306.23:07-1.57:057:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:3711.211:3910.63:257.34:02-1.37:037:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:2810.54:408.15:05-0.87:017:29First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:2010.710:42 AM9.76:338.36:16-0.36:597:30First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:3911.012:189.18:257.67:290.16:577:32Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:3111.41:529.19:276.48:360.46:557:33Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:0811.73:099.410:115.19:330.76:537:34Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:3811.84:129.810:473.910:221.36:517:36Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:0211.85:0710.211:192.711:052.16:497:37Full Moon31Tue
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 6:42 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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