Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:42 am (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 23m at 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 - Oct 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:4311.18:0310.92:36-1.73:027.37:086:48Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:5810.98:5310.23:29-1.54:128.07:106:46Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:2810.84:29-1.05:538.17:116:44Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:5011.05:37-0.47:437.57:126:42Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:4611.36:500.18:516.37:146:40Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:199.03:2711.67:590.59:374.97:156:38Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:419.33:5811.89:001.010:153.57:176:36Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:499.84:2511.99:531.610:502.17:186:35Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:4810.34:4911.910:402.511:221.07:196:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:4010.75:1311.711:243.511:530.07:216:31New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:3011.15:3711.512:064.67:226:29New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:1711.36:0411.112:25-0.612:495.67:246:27Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:0411.46:3310.612:58-1.01:346.57:256:25Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:5111.47:0510.11:32-1.02:237.27:266:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:4111.27:419.52:11-0.73:207.77:286:21Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:3711.08:248.82:53-0.24:367.97:296:19First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:4410.79:248.23:420.56:397.77:316:17First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:5210.74:381.18:017.17:326:16First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:4710.75:411.78:426.47:346:14First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:187.72:2610.96:462.09:085.57:356:12Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:378.02:5411.17:452.49:304.47:376:10Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:428.63:1811.38:382.79:523.27:386:08Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:389.33:4011.59:263.310:181.87:406:07Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:2810.14:0311.710:103.910:470.37:416:05Full Moon24Sat
25Sun5:1710.94:2911.910:534.811:21-1.17:426:03Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:0611.64:5711.911:375.711:58-2.27:446:02Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:5612.15:2911.912:236.57:456:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:4912.46:0511.612:39-2.91:127.37:475:58Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:4512.46:4711.21:24-3.02:067.87:485:57Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:4612.27:3710.52:13-2.73:118.17:505:55Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:5212.08:429.73:07-2.04:328.07:515:53Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:34 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 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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