Des Moines, WA Weather, Tides, Events, and Local Information

Boating in Des Moines, WA Map View

Des Moines operates a small-craft marina about 3.7 miles SE of Three Tree Point. The marina, protected by a rock breakwater, offers shelter for over 700 craft including 50 transient berths. The entrance to the marina is from the W around the N end of the breakwater. Lights mark the N end and SW corner of the breakwater. Services available include electricity, gasoline, diesel fuel, water, ice, pump-out station, wet and dry storage, marine supplies, and a 25-ton marine lift; full repairs can be made.
Navigation:
Click the “Map View” button above to see a chart of this harbor.
East Passage, on the E side of Vashon and Maury Islands, extends from Alki Point SSE for 12.5 miles to Point Robinson, and thence SW for 6 miles to Browns Point. The waters throughout are deep and free from dangers, which in no case extend as much as 0.5 mile from shore.
The city of Des Moines is on the E shore of East Passage.