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 : 11:24 am (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 4:07 am (10.0 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 - Aug 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:3811.47:4212.712:355.912:34-2.85:488:42Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:3511.08:2112.71:265.21:21-1.95:498:41Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:3510.48:5912.52:174.52:07-0.75:508:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:389.79:3812.33:113.72:550.85:528:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:479.010:1911.94:063.03:452.55:538:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:088.511:0211.45:032.44:424.25:548:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:498.56:021.85:515.75:568:33First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:339.17:001.37:216.75:578:32First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:3910.33:499.97:550.88:537.05:588:30Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:3310.04:4310.68:460.410:017.05:598:29Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:259.85:2311.09:300.010:506.86:018:27Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:139.85:5511.210:10-0.311:266.66:028:25Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:569.96:2011.310:47-0.511:546.36:038:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:3610.06:4211.411:23-0.76:058:22Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:1510.17:0411.512:205.911:58 AM-0.66:068:20Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:5410.17:2711.612:485.512:32-0.46:078:19Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:3510.07:5411.71:194.91:080.06:098:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:209.98:2211.71:544.31:440.76:108:15Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:089.78:5311.72:333.52:221.76:118:13Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:039.49:2711.53:162.83:032.96:138:11Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:069.110:0411.34:042.03:494.36:148:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:229.010:4711.04:571.34:465.66:158:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:539.25:560.66:006.76:178:06Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:289.86:58-0.17:287.36:188:04Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:4210.63:3910.68:00-0.88:507.26:198:02Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:4810.74:3011.38:59-1.59:546.66:218:00Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:5110.95:1211.89:53-1.910:455.96:227:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:5011.25:4912.110:43-2.011:315.06:237:56New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:4711.36:2412.311:31-1.76:257:54New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:4211.36:5912.312:164.112:17-1.16:267:53New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:3711.07:3312.21:003.31:020.06:277:51Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:45 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 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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