Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 12:15 am (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:07 am (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:3310.78:0812.01:442.51:461.26:297:49Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:3210.28:4411.62:291.92:332.76:307:47Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:359.89:2311.03:161.63:234.26:317:45First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:479.510:0510.44:061.44:215.56:337:43First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:179.44:591.35:406.66:347:41First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:559.75:571.47:267.06:357:39First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:1010.26:591.38:556.86:377:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:048.94:0010.67:591.29:516.46:387:35Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:089.04:3710.98:531.010:296.06:397:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:039.35:0411.09:400.710:575.56:407:31Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:499.65:2711.110:200.511:215.06:427:29Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:309.95:4711.210:570.511:444.46:437:27Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:0910.26:0911.311:320.76:447:24Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:4810.46:3311.512:113.712:071.06:467:22Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:3010.67:0011.512:422.912:441.66:477:20Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:1510.67:2911.51:162.11:212.56:487:18Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:0410.68:0011.31:551.32:023.56:507:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:5910.58:3511.12:370.72:464.66:517:14Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:0110.39:1510.73:250.23:395.86:527:12Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:1510.210:0610.24:190.04:466.76:547:10Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:4410.25:20-0.16:137.26:557:08Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:0910.66:27-0.17:477.06:567:06Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:329.63:1111.27:35-0.28:596.36:587:04Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:509.83:5711.68:39-0.39:525.26:597:02Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:0010.24:3511.99:36-0.310:354.17:017:00Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:0110.65:0812.110:270.011:153.07:026:58New Moon26Tue
27Wed4:5711.05:3912.111:140.511:542.07:036:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:5011.16:1012.011:591.47:056:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:4211.26:4211.812:321.212:432.47:066:52Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:3411.17:1411.41:110.61:273.67:076:50Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 2:11 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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