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 1h 51m 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 - Oct 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:3811.56:0312.112:09-0.312:233.87:086:49Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:3311.66:3611.712:48-1.11:105.07:096:47Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:2911.57:1211.11:28-1.42:006.17:116:45Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:2711.37:5110.32:10-1.32:577.07:126:43Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:3111.08:369.52:55-0.84:087.57:136:41First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:4610.89:338.83:450.05:517.67:156:39First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:0410.74:420.77:357.27:166:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:0710.75:471.48:376.47:186:35First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:208.02:5110.86:561.99:185.67:196:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:428.23:2210.97:592.29:484.77:206:31Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:488.63:4411.08:522.510:123.87:226:29Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:419.24:0311.09:362.910:332.87:236:27Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:279.74:2211.110:163.410:561.77:256:25Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:1010.24:4211.210:534.011:210.77:266:23Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:5110.75:0411.311:294.811:50-0.37:286:22Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:3311.25:2911.212:075.67:296:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:1611.55:5611.112:23-1.112:476.37:306:18Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:0311.76:2710.91:01-1.61:307.07:326:16Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:5511.77:0210.61:43-1.82:197.67:336:14Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:5311.57:4610.22:29-1.73:188.07:356:12Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:5911.38:469.53:22-1.34:358.17:366:11Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:1011.34:22-0.66:097.67:386:09Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:1211.45:280.17:326.47:396:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:0011.76:360.98:294.97:416:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:328.72:3811.97:431.79:133.27:426:04Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:559.33:1112.18:452.69:531.57:446:02Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:0510.23:4212.39:423.510:300.07:456:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:0510.94:1212.210:344.511:06-1.27:475:59New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:0011.64:4312.011:245.511:42-2.07:485:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:5212.15:1611.712:146.47:505:55New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:4112.35:5111.112:19-2.31:047.07:515:54Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
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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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