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 : 12:00 pm (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 4:47 am (9.9 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:0610.08:2811.71:256.91:06-1.45:168:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:439.69:0511.82:077.01:44-1.35:158:58Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:239.29:4511.82:537.02:24-1.05:158:59Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:108.810:2711.83:446.83:08-0.55:149:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:068.311:1211.84:416.43:550.25:149:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:167.911:5711.85:405.84:471.15:139:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:377.76:384.85:442.15:139:02Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:4111.91:028.07:313.56:473.15:139:03Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:2312.02:238.68:191.97:524.15:129:04Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:0412.13:369.69:040.38:564.95:129:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:4512.34:3910.69:48-1.29:575.65:129:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:2612.35:3711.510:33-2.510:556.15:129:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:0912.36:3012.211:17-3.311:516.55:119:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:5412.07:2212.612:03-3.75:119:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:4211.68:1212.812:476.612:49-3.65:119:07Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:3410.99:0112.81:456.61:36-3.05:119:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:3110.19:4912.72:466.32:25-2.15:119:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:329.310:3612.53:525.93:15-0.85:119:08Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:428.411:2312.25:015.34:070.65:119:09First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:037.86:104.55:032.15:129:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:0911.912:387.57:133.56:053.55:129:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:5311.62:157.98:052.57:144.85:129:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:3411.33:378.78:491.58:255.75:129:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:1211.14:399.59:260.79:316.35:139:10Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:4810.95:2710.29:590.010:266.75:139:10Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:2210.76:0710.810:30-0.611:137.05:139:10Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:5510.56:4011.211:01-1.111:537.15:149:10Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:3010.47:1011.511:33-1.45:149:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:0510.27:3911.712:307.212:08-1.65:159:10Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:4310.08:0811.91:077.112:44-1.75:159:10Full Moon30Wed
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 8:23 am — 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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