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 2h 35m 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 - Mar 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5812.64:3911.811:003.311:06-0.36:485:54New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:3312.95:3511.811:452.111:510.66:465:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:0913.06:3311.512:311.26:445:57Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:4812.97:3211.212:371.81:190.56:425:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:2912.68:3710.71:263.22:090.26:406:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:1412.09:5110.32:194.63:040.26:386:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:0411.211:2110.13:225.84:030.46:366:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:0410.54:436.75:080.86:346:05First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:5710.311:16 AM9.86:266.96:171.06:326:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:1010.712:339.57:546.57:221.16:306:08Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:0211.11:439.68:535.88:181.16:286:09Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:4011.32:419.89:365.19:051.26:266:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:0911.44:2810.011:094.510:451.47:247:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:3111.45:1010.211:363.911:211.77:227:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:5111.45:4810.312:013.37:207:15Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:1111.46:2610.412:272.67:187:16Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:3511.47:0410.512:292.712:562.07:167:18Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:0211.37:4410.51:023.31:281.57:147:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:3211.28:2710.51:374.02:031.17:127:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:0310.99:1310.32:154.82:420.87:107:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:3810.610:0710.12:565.53:250.77:087:23Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:1610.211:109.93:436.34:140.87:067:25Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:049.84:446.95:110.87:047:26Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:2410.011:08 AM9.56:027.16:130.87:027:28Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:3910.212:249.47:266.87:180.77:007:29Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:3710.71:399.68:346.08:200.66:587:31Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:2211.22:4710.19:254.99:170.66:567:32Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:0011.73:4910.810:103.510:100.76:547:33Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:3512.14:4711.310:532.110:591.26:527:35New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:1112.45:4311.711:360.811:471.86:507:36New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:4812.66:3811.912:19-0.36:487:38New Moon31Thu
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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