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 5h 03m 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 - Nov 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:0011.89:088.83:06-1.05:117.36:534:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:0011.84:110.26:346.06:544:50Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:4911.95:201.37:304.56:564:49Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:358.31:2912.06:292.48:142.96:574:47Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:029.02:0112.07:343.48:511.56:594:46Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:129.82:2911.98:324.49:240.37:004:44Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:1010.62:5511.79:255.49:54-0.77:024:43New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:0111.33:2011.510:146.310:24-1.37:034:42New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:4611.83:4811.111:017.010:54-1.77:054:40New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:2712.14:1710.711:477.511:27-1.77:064:39New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:0612.24:4910.312:337.97:084:38Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:4312.15:259.812:02-1.51:218.07:094:37Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:2312.06:069.312:40-1.12:158.17:114:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:0611.86:538.81:21-0.63:197.97:124:34Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:5311.67:538.22:060.14:347.57:144:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:3911.59:107.72:550.95:436.87:154:32First Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:2311.510:377.43:471.76:295.97:174:31First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:0011.64:432.77:034.77:184:30First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:057.612:3411.75:423.67:333.27:204:29Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:258.31:0411.86:424.68:041.77:214:28Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:329.41:3311.97:415.68:380.07:224:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:3010.52:0312.18:376.59:13-1.57:244:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:2211.52:3612.29:307.29:52-2.77:254:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:1312.33:1212.210:227.810:34-3.67:274:25Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:0212.83:5312.111:148.211:19-3.97:284:24Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:5313.14:4011.712:088.37:294:23Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:4413.15:3311.212:07-3.71:078.27:314:22Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:3613.06:3410.412:57-3.02:137.97:324:22Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:2712.87:469.41:49-2.03:287.17:334:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:1712.79:128.42:44-0.64:476.07:344:21Third Quarter30Mon
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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