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 2h 32m at 4:42 am (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:50 am (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:0311.24:249.79:160.09:136.85:168:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:3511.35:1710.79:53-1.310:117.55:158:59Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:1011.46:0511.510:32-2.511:047.95:158:59New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:4811.46:5212.111:15-3.411:568.15:149:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:3111.47:3812.411:59-3.95:149:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:1911.38:2412.612:488.012:46-3.95:139:02Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:1310.99:1012.71:437.81:35-3.55:139:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:1410.39:5412.62:437.32:25-2.75:139:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:229.510:3812.63:476.53:16-1.45:129:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:408.611:2112.54:565.44:090.25:129:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:107.96:034.05:062.15:129:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:0312.412:557.87:052.56:093.95:129:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:4312.22:418.57:581.17:215.55:119:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:2311.94:069.68:45-0.28:386.75:119:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:0211.55:1010.69:27-1.19:537.45:119:07Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:4111.26:0111.410:05-1.710:577.85:119:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:2010.86:4311.810:42-2.111:507.95:119:08Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:5910.57:1912.011:17-2.25:119:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:3910.27:5112.012:367.811:54 AM-2.15:129:09Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:209.98:1911.91:167.712:30-1.95:129:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:039.68:4611.91:537.41:08-1.65:129:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:489.39:1311.82:317.11:45-1.15:129:10Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:378.89:4211.83:126.62:23-0.45:129:10Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:308.310:1211.83:565.93:010.65:139:10Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:307.810:4311.74:425.13:401.85:139:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:417.411:1511.65:294.24:223.25:149:10Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:057.46:163.05:104.85:149:10Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:407.97:031.86:096.25:159:10Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:2411.33:138.97:490.57:247.45:159:10Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:0311.24:2410.08:35-0.88:438.25:169:10Waning Crescent30Wed
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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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