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 5h 17m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:1212.94:5111.011:536.011:35-1.37:355:10Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:4412.95:4010.612:355.47:335:12Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:1412.86:3010.112:16-0.51:174.97:325:13Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:4512.67:229.612:560.52:004.47:315:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:1812.38:189.11:361.72:443.97:295:16Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:5211.99:228.62:173.13:323.47:285:18Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:2811.510:418.43:024.54:222.97:265:19Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:1011.03:545.95:162.57:255:21Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:278.610:57 AM10.65:057.06:112.07:235:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:109.311:49 AM10.36:417.77:051.47:225:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:1210.112:4310.18:107.87:530.77:205:26Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:5210.71:3510.29:087.68:370.17:195:27Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:2311.22:2210.49:467.39:19-0.57:175:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:4911.63:0610.610:186.99:59-0.97:165:30New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:1512.03:5010.910:506.310:38-1.17:145:32New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:4112.34:3511.111:245.611:18-1.07:125:33New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:0912.65:2311.112:024.87:115:35New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:4012.76:1511.012:433.87:095:37Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:1412.87:1010.612:400.31:282.97:075:38Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:4912.78:1210.21:231.52:172.17:055:40Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:2812.59:229.82:103.03:111.47:045:41First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:1112.110:499.53:024.64:090.97:025:43First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:0111.64:086.15:120.47:005:44First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:369.811:01 AM11.15:337.16:180.16:585:46First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:0910.512:1010.77:137.47:22-0.36:565:47Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:1211.31:1910.68:347.08:20-0.66:555:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:5811.82:2210.69:326.49:11-0.76:535:50Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:3512.13:1710.710:175.79:57-0.66:515:52Full Moon28Sun
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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