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 5h 05m at 4:42 am (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:50 am (8.2 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 - Apr 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:2210.51:458.39:376.28:171.86:477:38Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:5010.72:508.710:055.49:082.06:457:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:1110.83:439.210:274.59:512.26:437:41Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:2911.04:309.710:483.410:302.66:417:42Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:4711.25:1510.211:122.211:073.26:397:44New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:0711.35:5910.711:401.011:454.06:377:45New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:3011.46:4411.112:11-0.16:357:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:5611.57:3211.412:244.912:47-1.06:337:48Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:2511.48:2311.51:055.81:26-1.76:317:49Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:5811.29:1811.41:496.62:10-1.96:297:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:3610.910:2211.22:397.33:00-1.86:277:52Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:2210.311:3611.03:417.83:55-1.46:267:54First Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:259.75:038.04:58-0.76:247:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:5311.010:52 AM9.06:447.56:06-0.16:227:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:5611.212:328.78:076.47:150.66:207:58Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:4211.52:048.99:024.98:211.36:187:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:1811.73:229.49:453.39:192.06:168:01Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:4911.94:2810.010:231.710:122.96:148:02Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:1712.05:2610.710:580.311:013.96:128:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue4:4511.96:1911.211:33-0.711:484.96:118:05Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:1411.77:0911.512:07-1.46:098:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:4411.37:5511.712:345.812:42-1.86:078:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:1710.88:4111.71:216.51:18-1.76:058:09Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:5310.39:2811.52:117.11:57-1.46:038:10Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:339.710:1911.23:067.42:39-0.86:028:12Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:189.011:1410.94:117.63:26-0.16:008:13Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:158.45:357.44:170.75:588:15Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:1210.710:27 AM7.87:046.95:141.45:578:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:0610.611:51 AM7.58:046.16:152.25:558:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:4810.61:167.68:425.27:152.85:538:19Third Quarter30Fri
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 6:46 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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