Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:48 am (7.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 7:28 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:1611.94:400.76:515.46:524:53Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:1212.05:501.67:504.26:544:51Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:058.71:5612.06:592.38:353.16:554:49Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:199.32:3211.98:013.09:122.06:574:48Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:209.93:0111.88:553.69:441.16:584:47Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:1110.53:2811.69:424.210:130.47:004:45New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:5510.93:5411.410:254.910:41-0.17:014:44New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:3611.34:2111.111:065.611:10-0.57:034:42New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:1311.54:5010.711:466.111:41-0.77:044:41New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:5011.75:2110.412:286.67:064:40Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:2811.85:569.912:14-0.71:127.07:074:38Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:0811.86:349.412:51-0.52:017.27:094:37Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:5211.77:188.81:31-0.12:587.37:104:36Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:4111.68:138.32:150.44:077.17:124:35First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:3311.59:247.83:041.05:216.77:134:34First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:2411.510:477.73:591.76:215.97:154:32First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:1211.64:592.47:054.87:164:31First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:098.012:5311.86:023.07:423.67:184:30Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:228.71:3012.07:033.68:182.17:194:29Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:259.62:0512.38:014.18:550.67:204:28Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:2210.62:4012.48:554.79:33-0.97:224:27Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:1511.53:1612.59:475.310:14-2.17:234:27Full Moon22Mon
23Tue5:0712.33:5512.510:385.910:56-2.97:254:26Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:5912.84:3712.211:306.411:41-3.27:264:25Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:5113.15:2311.812:256.77:274:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:4513.26:1511.112:28-3.01:256.97:294:23Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:4013.17:1310.21:18-2.42:326.87:304:23Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:3712.98:239.22:10-1.33:496.47:314:22Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:3412.79:468.43:060.05:125.67:334:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:2912.511:258.14:071.46:244.57:344:21Third Quarter30Tue
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 10:08 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 100% 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 (100% 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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