Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 4:27 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 10:00 am (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:129.25:211.26:087.86:297:49Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:409.66:221.18:007.86:307:47Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:119.03:3110.17:250.89:057.46:317:45Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:219.24:0410.68:230.49:426.76:337:43Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:239.64:3011.09:140.010:145.86:347:41Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:1910.14:5411.410:01-0.310:474.66:357:39New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:1110.65:2011.710:44-0.111:223.36:377:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:0311.05:4712.111:260.46:387:35New Moon8Sat
9Sun5:5611.36:1712.312:011.912:091.36:397:33New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:5111.46:5112.412:420.612:532.46:417:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:4911.37:2712.21:26-0.41:393.76:427:29Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:5211.08:0711.92:13-1.02:295.16:437:27Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:0110.78:5311.33:04-1.23:276.36:447:25First Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:2410.49:4910.54:00-1.04:407.16:467:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:0010.55:02-0.56:207.46:477:20First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:2110.86:110.08:026.96:487:18First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:259.33:1811.17:220.49:106.06:507:16Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:499.34:0011.38:280.69:585.06:517:14Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:009.54:3211.49:240.910:364.06:527:12Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:589.94:5711.410:121.311:083.26:547:10Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:4810.15:1711.310:531.911:362.46:557:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:3310.45:3611.211:302.66:567:06Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:1410.55:5711.112:021.612:063.46:587:04Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:5510.76:2210.912:301.012:414.36:597:02Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:3510.76:4910.61:000.51:185.17:017:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:1810.77:1910.31:330.21:565.97:026:58Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:0410.67:519.92:090.12:386.67:036:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:5510.48:279.42:500.33:287.17:056:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:5610.29:129.03:370.54:327.67:066:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:0910.14:310.86:017.67:076:50Third 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 1:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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