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 41m at 3:40 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:04 pm (11.7 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:4110.111:4910.43:527.74:17-0.56:467:39First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:399.65:098.05:19-0.26:447:41First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:0810.511:04 AM9.26:447.76:260.16:427:42First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:1010.912:389.18:056.87:330.36:407:43Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:5411.22:039.49:005.48:350.76:387:45Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:2911.63:1710.09:443.89:311.26:367:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:0012.04:2210.610:252.110:232.06:347:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:3112.35:2211.211:050.411:123.06:327:49Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:0312.46:1911.611:45-0.96:307:50Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:3712.37:1511.912:004.012:25-1.86:287:52Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:1212.08:1011.912:495.11:06-2.26:267:53Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:5111.59:0611.71:406.01:49-2.16:247:55Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:3310.810:0511.42:356.72:35-1.66:227:56Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:1910.011:1011.13:407.23:24-0.86:207:57Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:159.15:027.34:180.26:187:59Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:2010.810:25 AM8.46:427.05:181.16:178:00Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:2510.711:50 AM7.98:006.36:241.96:158:02Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:1610.71:207.98:525.37:302.56:138:03Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:5210.72:368.29:294.48:293.16:118:04Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:1910.73:388.89:583.49:203.66:098:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:4110.84:309.410:222.310:044.26:078:07Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:0110.85:149.910:461.310:444.86:068:09Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:2310.95:5510.511:100.411:225.56:048:10New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:4610.96:3510.911:39-0.56:028:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue5:1210.87:1411.312:016.012:10-1.26:008:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:4110.77:5611.612:406.612:46-1.75:598:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:1310.68:4211.61:227.01:26-2.05:578:16Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:4910.39:3211.62:077.42:10-2.05:558:17Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:3110.010:2611.53:007.62:58-1.75:548:18Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:269.511:2411.44:037.63:52-1.15:528:20First Quarter30Sun
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 7:22 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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