Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 7:12 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:52 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Dec 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:4411.22:5511.39:557.19:59-1.37:364:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:2011.83:3011.310:377.310:35-1.97:374:20New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:5512.24:0811.211:207.311:15-2.27:394:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:3312.64:5111.112:047.27:404:19Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:1212.85:3810.712:527.07:414:19Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:5412.96:3310.212:40-1.91:466.67:424:19Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:3713.07:359.61:27-1.22:446.07:434:18Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:2112.98:498.92:16-0.13:485.17:444:18First Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:0712.910:168.43:091.34:544.07:454:18First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:5512.811:568.54:082.95:572.77:464:18First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:4312.65:154.46:541.37:474:18Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:349.212:3112.56:295.77:460.07:484:18Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:5410.21:1812.47:446.58:32-1.17:484:18Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:5511.22:0312.28:537.09:15-1.87:494:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:4612.02:4711.99:537.29:56-2.27:504:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:2912.53:3011.510:467.210:35-2.27:514:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:0812.84:1311.111:347.111:14-2.07:514:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:4312.94:5810.712:206.97:524:20Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:1612.85:4410.11:056.77:534:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:4812.76:339.612:32-0.81:516.37:534:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:2112.67:259.01:110.12:395.97:544:21Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:5512.48:248.41:511.13:295.37:544:22Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:3112.29:337.92:332.44:224.67:544:22Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:0912.010:577.73:173.75:143.97:554:23Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:5011.74:085.16:053.07:554:23Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:358.011:32 AM11.55:116.36:512.07:554:24Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:078.812:1511.36:257.27:341.17:564:25Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:119.712:5811.37:397.78:140.17:564:26Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:5710.61:4011.38:427.98:54-0.87:564:27Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:3311.32:2211.49:337.99:34-1.67:564:27New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:0712.03:0611.510:187.710:16-2.27:564:28New Moon31Fri
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 10:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 35% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (35% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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