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 (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 15m at 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 - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:2710.55:0411.38:53-1.010:157.55:488:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:2910.25:4411.79:44-1.211:057.05:498:41Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:2510.26:1711.710:29-1.311:446.65:518:39Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:1410.16:4211.711:09-1.15:528:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:5910.17:0311.612:166.111:45 AM-0.85:538:36Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:4210.07:2111.612:465.512:20-0.35:558:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:259.87:4111.61:154.912:530.45:568:33Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:109.68:0311.51:464.21:261.35:578:32Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:579.38:2811.52:203.42:002.45:588:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:489.08:5611.22:562.72:353.66:008:28Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:458.89:2510.93:372.13:114.96:018:27Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:528.69:5810.54:211.63:536.26:028:25Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:198.65:121.24:497.36:048:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:139.16:090.86:178.26:058:22Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:359.87:090.28:028.46:068:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:359.94:2010.58:09-0.59:168.06:088:18Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:4310.14:5211.09:05-1.210:047.46:098:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:4610.55:2011.59:55-1.810:456.56:108:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:4410.95:4811.910:43-2.011:265.36:128:13New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:4111.26:1612.211:28-1.76:138:11New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:3811.36:4712.512:094.012:12-0.96:148:09New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:3711.27:1912.612:532.612:560.36:168:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:3810.97:5312.61:391.41:411.86:178:05Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:4310.58:3012.32:270.42:293.56:188:04Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:5510.19:1111.83:18-0.23:225.26:208:02First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:219.89:5811.14:12-0.44:276.66:218:00First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:079.95:12-0.35:577.56:227:58First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:4010.46:18-0.17:537.66:247:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:089.73:4410.97:260.19:157.16:257:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:269.44:3011.28:300.110:086.46:267:52Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:359.55:0411.39:250.110:485.76:287:50Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:19 am — 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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