Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 6:25 am (4.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 23m at 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 - Nov 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:5712.19:379.33:27-1.25:016.67:535:52First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:5911.911:058.64:260.06:275.87:545:50First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:5611.911:458.44:311.36:404.66:564:49First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:4611.95:402.57:353.26:574:47Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:188.81:2611.86:503.68:191.96:594:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:359.52:0111.77:554.48:560.87:004:44Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:3610.32:3211.68:535.29:29-0.17:024:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:2711.03:0011.39:435.89:59-0.77:034:42Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:1111.53:2911.110:296.410:29-1.17:054:40Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:4911.83:5910.811:126.811:00-1.37:064:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:2412.04:3110.511:537.111:33-1.37:084:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:5812.05:0610.112:347.37:094:37Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:3312.05:459.712:09-1.11:177.47:114:35Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:1011.96:279.212:47-0.72:047.37:124:34Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:5011.87:168.71:27-0.22:587.17:144:33Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:3311.78:168.22:110.53:586.77:154:32Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:1711.79:307.82:581.35:006.07:174:31Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:0011.710:557.73:492.25:545.17:184:30Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:4111.74:473.36:393.87:204:29Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:218.012:2011.85:494.37:202.37:214:28Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:398.912:5712.06:535.28:000.87:224:27Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:449.91:3412.17:545.98:40-0.87:244:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:4011.02:1212.38:526.59:21-2.17:254:25New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:3211.92:5212.49:477.010:04-3.17:274:25New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:2112.63:3612.410:397.310:48-3.67:284:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:1013.04:2312.111:337.411:35-3.67:294:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:5913.25:1511.612:287.37:314:22Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:4713.26:1210.912:23-3.21:287.07:324:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:3613.17:1710.01:12-2.22:346.57:334:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:2512.98:319.02:04-0.93:455.77:344:21First Quarter30Sat
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 3:02 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 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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