Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 5:17 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:14 am (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:4012.56:399.412:34-0.11:456.07:564:29Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:1012.57:298.91:100.72:275.47:564:30Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:4312.48:258.41:481.73:124.87:564:31Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:1712.39:328.12:272.84:014.17:564:32Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:5512.110:538.03:094.14:533.27:564:33Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:3511.94:005.55:452.27:554:34Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:288.411:19 AM11.75:066.76:371.17:554:35Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:019.312:0611.66:257.57:280.07:554:36Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:0610.312:5611.77:437.98:16-1.17:544:37Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:5511.21:4711.98:497.99:04-2.17:544:38Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:3512.02:3912.09:457.69:50-2.77:544:40New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:1312.63:3212.110:367.110:36-2.97:534:41New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:5113.14:2712.011:256.411:22-2.77:534:42New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:2913.45:2311.612:155.67:524:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:0713.66:2311.012:08-2.01:074.77:514:45Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:4613.67:2610.312:55-0.82:013.87:514:46Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:2613.58:369.61:420.72:573.07:504:48First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:0813.19:579.02:312.53:572.37:494:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:5312.611:388.93:264.34:591.77:484:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:4212.14:335.96:011.17:484:52First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:289.411:36 AM11.55:597.17:000.67:474:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:5010.312:3211.07:367.67:530.17:464:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:4711.11:2710.88:537.68:39-0.27:454:56Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:3011.62:1710.69:497.39:20-0.47:444:58Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:0311.93:0210.510:307.09:57-0.57:434:59Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:3012.03:4410.511:036.710:31-0.47:425:01Full Moon26Mon
27Tue5:5112.14:2310.411:326.311:05-0.27:415:02Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:1112.15:0310.312:015.87:405:04Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:3312.25:4410.112:315.27:385:05Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:5712.36:279.812:120.71:044.67:375:07Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:2512.47:139.612:461.41:414.07:365:08Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 8:45 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 46% 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 (46% 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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