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 51m 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 - Jun 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:1512.312:558.07:112.86:243.55:158:58First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:5712.22:348.68:041.27:335.05:158:59Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:3812.23:589.78:52-0.48:456.25:149:00Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:1812.05:0410.79:36-1.69:537.05:149:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:5911.85:5911.510:18-2.510:567.45:139:02Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:4011.56:4612.110:58-2.911:527.65:139:02Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:2211.17:2812.311:39-3.05:139:03Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:0610.78:0712.312:447.612:19-2.85:129:04Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:5210.28:4312.21:347.41:00-2.35:129:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:419.79:1812.12:237.11:41-1.65:129:05Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:329.19:5111.93:146.72:22-0.85:129:06Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:288.410:2411.74:066.23:040.35:119:06Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:307.810:5811.54:595.53:471.65:119:07Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:437.311:3211.45:524.64:313.05:119:07Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:097.26:413.65:214.45:119:08Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:0711.21:477.67:252.56:205.85:119:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:4211.03:188.48:051.47:306.95:119:08Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:1810.84:259.48:430.48:447.65:129:09Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:5510.75:1510.39:21-0.79:498.15:129:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:3310.75:5511.010:00-1.610:438.25:129:09Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:1310.86:3111.610:40-2.411:298.25:129:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:5510.97:0612.011:22-3.05:129:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:4110.97:4212.312:138.012:05-3.35:139:10New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:3210.88:1712.512:597.612:50-3.25:139:10Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:2710.58:5312.71:477.01:35-2.75:139:10Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:2810.09:3012.82:406.12:21-1.85:149:10Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:359.310:0712.83:365.13:08-0.35:149:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:518.510:4512.74:353.83:571.55:159:10First Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:208.111:2612.55:352.54:523.55:159:10First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:078.26:341.15:565.45:169:09First Quarter30Fri
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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