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 : 4:42 am (6.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 24m 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 - Feb 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:3010.912:1410.18:308.57:480.27:345:10Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:1511.51:1510.09:348.28:35-0.17:335:12Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:4911.82:0910.010:167.89:17-0.37:325:13Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:1611.92:5710.110:467.49:55-0.57:305:15New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:3712.03:3910.211:107.010:29-0.57:295:17New Moon5Fri
6Sat5:5412.04:2010.311:336.411:02-0.47:285:18New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:1112.15:0110.211:595.711:350.17:265:20New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:2912.25:4310.112:284.97:255:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:5012.46:309.912:070.81:004.07:235:23Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:1312.47:209.712:411.81:373.07:225:24Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:3912.38:179.51:153.12:182.17:205:26Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:0612.19:249.21:514.53:031.37:185:28First Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:3711.810:509.22:326.13:550.77:175:29First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:1411.53:237.54:550.17:155:31First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:539.610:06 AM11.14:468.76:00-0.57:145:32First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:3610.411:18 AM10.86:429.17:05-1.17:125:34Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:2711.212:3710.88:178.78:07-1.67:105:35Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:0411.91:4911.09:167.89:01-2.07:095:37Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:3512.32:5411.310:026.79:51-1.97:075:38Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:0412.63:5411.410:455.410:37-1.57:055:40Full Moon20Sat
21Sun5:3212.94:5211.311:274.111:21-0.57:035:41Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:0013.05:5011.012:092.97:015:43Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:2913.06:4810.712:030.812:511.97:005:45Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:0012.77:4810.312:462.41:341.16:585:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:3212.38:549.91:294.02:190.76:565:48Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:0611.710:129.72:175.73:060.66:545:49Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:4410.911:599.73:137.13:580.86:525:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:3010.14:388.14:571.06:505:52Third Quarter28Sun
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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