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 : 3:40 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 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 - Aug 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:2111.36:1412.010:41-3.211:307.05:478:43New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:2111.46:4712.311:29-3.25:488:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:2011.37:1912.612:175.912:15-2.65:508:40New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:2011.07:5112.71:054.81:01-1.65:518:39Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:2310.58:2512.71:543.61:45-0.15:528:37Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:289.98:5912.62:442.52:311.75:548:36Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:409.39:3512.23:361.63:193.65:558:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:059.010:1411.64:290.94:145.45:568:33First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:539.15:250.55:277.05:588:31First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:419.76:250.37:157.85:598:30First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:5510.57:260.19:027.86:008:28Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:599.74:4611.18:25-0.110:097.46:018:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:049.55:2411.39:17-0.310:537.06:038:25Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:019.65:5411.410:02-0.411:266.66:048:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:509.76:1711.310:42-0.511:526.16:058:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:329.96:3411.311:17-0.46:078:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:139.96:5011.412:165.611:50 AM-0.26:088:18Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:539.97:0711.512:414.912:220.36:098:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:359.87:2811.61:084.112:541.06:118:14Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:199.77:5111.61:393.31:272.06:128:12Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:079.68:1611.52:142.42:013.26:138:11Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:009.48:4311.32:521.72:374.56:158:09Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:019.29:1311.03:361.03:185.86:168:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:169.19:4910.74:250.54:087.06:178:05Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:569.35:220.15:238.06:198:03Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:449.96:26-0.37:098.46:208:01Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:4610.57:32-0.88:428.16:217:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:1010.24:2711.18:36-1.39:437.36:237:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:2410.54:5911.69:33-1.710:306.26:247:56Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:2910.95:2911.910:24-1.711:134.96:257:54New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:3011.25:5712.211:11-1.311:553.56:277:52New Moon31Tue
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 12:15 pm — 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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