Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 7:53 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:398.26:392.26:256.45:478:43First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:2210.43:088.87:311.57:477.05:488:42Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:1110.24:079.68:200.89:017.25:508:40Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:0010.24:4910.39:060.19:577.15:518:39Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:4610.35:2210.89:49-0.610:396.85:528:37Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:3110.55:5211.310:30-1.211:176.45:548:36Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:1610.76:2211.711:12-1.711:565.95:558:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:0210.96:5312.011:53-1.85:568:33Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:5011.07:2612.312:365.212:35-1.65:578:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:4210.88:0112.41:194.41:18-0.95:598:29Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:3810.58:3912.52:063.52:030.16:008:28Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:3810.19:1912.42:562.72:501.46:018:26Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:469.610:0212.13:501.93:413.06:038:25Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:069.210:5011.74:481.24:404.56:048:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:429.25:510.75:545.86:058:21Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:229.76:550.17:226.66:078:19Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:4710.93:3910.47:58-0.38:496.66:088:18Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:5110.74:3411.18:56-0.79:576.36:098:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:5210.65:1711.59:47-0.910:495.86:118:14Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:4610.65:5211.710:33-1.011:315.36:128:12New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:3510.56:2211.711:15-0.86:138:10New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:2010.56:4911.712:084.811:54 AM-0.46:158:09New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:0410.37:1411.612:424.412:320.26:168:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:4710.17:4111.51:163.91:090.96:178:05Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:329.98:1011.31:513.41:461.86:198:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:199.68:4211.12:272.92:242.96:208:01Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:109.39:1610.83:072.63:043.96:217:59Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:079.09:5510.33:512.33:495.06:237:57First Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:158.810:399.94:392.14:446.06:247:55First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:398.95:331.95:576.86:257:54First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:099.26:311.67:267.16:277:52First Quarter31Mon
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 10:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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