Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 6:14 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 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 - Jun 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:409.69:4812.22:586.22:27-1.15:158:58Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:378.810:3111.93:595.93:130.05:158:59Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:408.111:1411.75:035.44:011.25:149:00First Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:547.611:5711.46:084.84:532.55:149:01First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:207.47:063.95:513.75:139:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:4011.21:527.67:553.06:554.85:139:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:2011.03:128.38:362.18:025.65:139:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:5910.94:139.19:111.29:046.25:129:04Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:3510.95:019.89:430.39:586.65:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:1010.85:4010.510:16-0.510:456.85:129:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:4510.86:1511.010:49-1.211:276.95:129:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:2010.76:4911.411:24-1.75:129:06Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:5710.77:2311.812:086.912:02-2.15:119:07Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:3810.57:5912.112:506.812:41-2.35:119:07Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:2310.38:3612.31:356.61:23-2.25:119:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:1310.09:1612.52:236.22:07-1.75:119:08Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:109.59:5712.53:165.72:54-0.95:119:08Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:158.910:4012.54:134.93:430.35:129:09Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:318.411:2512.45:143.94:371.85:129:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:588.16:162.85:373.35:129:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:1212.31:348.47:161.56:464.75:129:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:0012.23:059.28:110.28:005.75:129:10Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:4912.14:1710.29:02-1.09:126.35:139:10Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:3711.95:1511.09:49-1.810:186.65:139:10Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:2411.76:0311.710:34-2.411:156.65:139:10New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:1011.46:4612.111:17-2.65:149:10New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:5711.07:2512.312:076.511:58 AM-2.55:149:10New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:4410.68:0112.312:566.312:39-2.15:159:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:3210.18:3512.31:446.01:20-1.45:159:10Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:229.59:0912.22:315.72:01-0.65:169:09Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 3:33 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 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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