Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 12:00 pm (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:0612.53:1512.210:207.210:24-2.97:564:29Full Moon1Fri
2Sat5:5213.04:0311.811:157.211:08-2.87:564:30Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:3413.34:5311.312:076.97:564:31Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:1513.35:4510.712:596.67:564:32Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:5413.26:3910.012:36-1.61:536.27:564:33Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:3313.07:379.21:20-0.52:485.77:564:34Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:1112.78:418.52:040.83:455.17:554:35Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:5012.49:588.02:502.34:444.47:554:36Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:3012.011:347.93:403.85:413.67:554:37Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:1311.64:395.36:332.77:544:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:218.411:56 AM11.35:516.57:191.97:544:40Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:459.212:3911.17:137.37:591.17:534:41Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:4210.11:2210.98:277.68:360.37:534:42Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:2410.92:0210.89:247.89:11-0.37:524:44Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:5711.52:4110.810:087.79:46-0.97:514:45New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:2611.93:2010.810:447.610:22-1.37:514:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:5312.23:5910.911:187.410:59-1.67:504:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:2112.54:4110.811:537.011:37-1.67:494:49New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:5012.75:2610.712:326.57:494:51Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:2212.96:1510.412:17-1.41:145.97:484:52Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:5613.07:0910.012:58-0.72:015.27:474:53Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:3213.08:119.51:410.32:524.37:464:55Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:1112.99:249.02:271.73:483.37:454:56First Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:5212.710:518.83:173.34:472.37:444:58First Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:3912.44:175.05:481.27:434:59First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:369.111:30 AM12.15:316.46:480.27:425:01Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:1510.012:2511.96:577.37:45-0.87:415:02Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:2511.01:2211.78:207.58:37-1.57:405:04Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:1711.92:1711.69:277.39:25-1.97:385:05Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:0012.43:1011.510:217.010:11-2.07:375:07Full Moon30Sat
31Sun5:3812.84:0111.311:096.510:54-1.87:365:09Full Moon31Sun
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 3:56 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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