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 2h 56m 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 - Sep 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:2911.26:2712.411:56-0.46:287:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:2811.16:5812.412:382.212:400.86:297:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:2710.97:3012.31:211.11:252.46:317:46Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:2910.68:0411.92:050.32:124.06:327:44Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:3510.38:4111.22:51-0.13:035.56:337:42Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:5210.09:2310.53:39-0.14:056.86:357:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:2710.04:320.15:357.66:367:38First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:0410.25:320.57:397.76:377:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:1310.66:390.99:017.16:387:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:438.74:0010.97:471.09:516.56:407:32Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:588.84:3311.08:460.910:265.96:417:30Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:589.14:5811.09:340.910:535.26:427:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:489.55:1511.010:150.911:154.56:447:26Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:319.85:3011.110:501.211:363.76:457:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:1110.05:4611.211:231.76:467:22Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:5110.26:0511.312:002.811:55 AM2.36:487:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:3210.46:2711.312:271.912:283.26:497:17Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:1610.66:5111.212:581.01:044.16:507:15Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:0310.67:1811.01:330.21:415.26:527:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:5410.67:4710.82:12-0.32:226.26:537:11Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:5410.48:2010.52:56-0.53:117.16:547:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:0710.29:0410.03:48-0.64:157.96:567:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:3810.24:48-0.45:488.26:577:05Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:0210.55:56-0.27:337.86:587:03Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:5711.07:06-0.28:446.87:007:01Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:189.43:3511.48:12-0.19:325.47:016:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:379.84:0711.89:110.110:133.87:036:57Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:4410.44:3512.010:030.610:522.37:046:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:4510.95:0312.210:511.411:310.87:056:53New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:4211.25:3312.211:372.57:076:51New Moon30Thu
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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