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 2h 11m 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 - Dec 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:3211.83:0810.910:408.210:27-1.97:364:20Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:0612.23:4310.811:208.311:04-2.27:374:20Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:4112.54:2110.712:018.37:394:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:1812.65:0510.512:458.17:404:19Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:5612.75:5610.112:27-2.21:357.77:414:19Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:3612.86:569.51:12-1.72:307.17:424:19Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:1612.88:088.91:58-0.73:316.27:434:18Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:5612.89:348.32:480.64:344.97:444:18Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:3712.811:148.13:412.25:343.47:454:18Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:1912.74:424.06:301.77:464:18Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:018.712:0112.75:525.77:200.17:474:18Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:339.812:4412.67:087.08:08-1.37:484:18Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:4411.11:2912.48:247.88:52-2.37:484:18Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:3912.12:1412.19:318.19:36-2.97:494:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:2612.73:0011.810:308.210:18-3.17:504:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:0813.03:4611.411:238.011:00-2.97:514:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:4713.14:3411.012:127.87:514:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:2313.15:2410.41:017.47:524:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:5612.96:169.812:23-1.61:506.97:534:20Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:2912.77:119.11:04-0.72:416.37:534:21Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:0012.58:128.41:450.53:335.67:544:21First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:3312.29:247.82:262.04:264.87:544:22First Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:0612.010:527.63:093.55:173.87:544:22First Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:4111.73:565.16:052.87:554:23First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:428.011:17 AM11.44:556.66:491.97:554:23First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:268.911:56 AM11.16:147.87:290.97:554:24Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:349.912:3710.97:428.58:090.07:564:25Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:1910.91:1810.88:558.88:47-0.87:564:26Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:5511.52:0010.99:478.89:26-1.57:564:27Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:2512.12:4311.010:288.710:06-2.17:564:27Full Moon30Sat
31Sun5:5512.43:2711.011:068.410:47-2.57:564:28Full Moon31Sun
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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