Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 4:27 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:39 pm (11.7 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 - Feb 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:5912.53:1311.310:256.710:07-1.77:345:11New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:3012.74:0611.111:085.910:50-1.27:335:12New Moon2Sat
3Sun5:5912.84:5810.911:485.111:30-0.57:315:14New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:2612.85:4910.512:284.37:305:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:5312.76:4010.112:100.51:073.67:295:17Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:2112.57:339.712:481.71:473.07:275:19Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:5012.28:309.31:273.12:292.57:265:20Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:2211.89:359.02:064.53:132.17:245:22First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:5811.310:598.82:505.94:031.97:235:23First Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:3910.73:447.14:571.77:215:25First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:579.110:29 AM10.25:058.05:561.57:205:26First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:299.711:30 AM9.97:068.36:541.17:185:28Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:1910.312:339.88:318.17:480.67:165:30Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:5210.81:3110.09:157.78:340.17:155:31Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:1611.22:2210.29:457.19:16-0.37:135:33Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:3711.63:0910.510:126.49:55-0.57:115:34Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:5811.93:5410.810:425.510:34-0.47:105:36Full Moon17Sun
18Mon5:2112.24:4211.011:154.511:120.07:085:37Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:4712.55:3111.011:523.411:510.87:065:39Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:1512.76:2410.912:322.27:055:40Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:4712.87:2110.712:322.01:161.27:035:42Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:2112.78:2310.31:143.32:040.57:015:43Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:5912.49:369.92:014.82:560.06:595:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:4311.911:109.82:556.23:55-0.16:575:46Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:3711.34:067.44:59-0.26:565:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:0110.110:45 AM10.75:457.96:08-0.26:545:49Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:2110.812:0410.37:297.67:15-0.26:525:51Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:1211.41:2010.38:416.88:15-0.36:505:52Waning Crescent28Thu
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 8:03 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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