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 3h 38m 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 - Feb 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:5512.38:059.21:212.42:223.37:355:10Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:2712.19:048.91:573.53:072.77:335:12Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:0211.810:168.72:384.83:572.17:325:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:4211.511:478.93:266.04:531.47:315:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:3011.34:337.15:520.77:295:16Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:289.511:28 AM11.16:007.86:52-0.17:285:18Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:4110.412:3211.27:287.97:49-0.97:265:19Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:2911.21:3411.48:367.58:43-1.67:255:21Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:0711.92:3411.79:316.79:32-1.97:235:23New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:4212.43:3111.910:195.710:20-1.97:225:24New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:1712.94:2811.911:064.711:06-1.47:205:26New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:5213.25:2511.711:523.611:51-0.57:195:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:2713.36:2311.312:392.77:175:29Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:0413.27:2310.712:370.71:281.97:165:30Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:4313.08:2810.21:232.22:181.47:145:32Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:2412.59:419.72:123.83:121.17:125:33First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:0811.811:139.53:085.34:091.17:115:35First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:5911.04:176.65:111.17:095:37First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:599.711:00 AM10.45:547.36:161.17:075:38First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:2110.312:089.97:377.37:171.07:055:40Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:1510.81:149.88:466.98:110.87:045:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:5511.22:119.99:336.48:570.77:025:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:2411.32:5910.010:085.99:360.67:005:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:4611.43:4110.210:355.410:110.76:585:46Full Moon24Tue
25Wed5:0511.54:2010.311:004.810:441.06:565:47Full Moon25Wed
26Thu5:2311.64:5910.411:254.111:161.46:555:49Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:4511.85:3810.411:543.411:502.06:535:50Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:1011.96:2010.412:252.76:515:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:3711.97:0410.312:242.71:012.16:495:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
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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