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 2h 23m 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 - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:2711.07:4910.91:500.32:144.77:096:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:2210.88:2710.22:300.23:075.87:106:46Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:2410.59:099.53:140.44:106.67:116:44First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:3510.410:028.84:020.85:387.17:136:42First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:5610.44:571.37:296.97:146:40First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:0710.55:591.78:426.47:166:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:328.12:5710.87:041.99:265.87:176:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:468.33:3310.98:062.09:575.17:186:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:478.74:0011.18:591.910:214.47:206:32Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:379.34:2411.29:442.010:433.67:216:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:209.84:4711.410:252.111:082.67:236:28Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:0210.35:1111.511:032.511:361.67:246:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:4310.85:3711.611:413.07:256:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:2711.26:0511.612:080.712:203.77:276:22Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:1411.56:3711.512:44-0.21:024.57:286:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:0411.67:1111.21:23-0.91:475.47:306:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:5911.67:5110.82:07-1.22:396.37:316:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:0111.58:3810.22:55-1.23:406.97:336:15Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:1111.49:399.63:50-0.94:587.37:346:13Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:2711.44:51-0.36:327.07:366:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:3811.55:590.37:576.17:376:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:338.82:3211.87:090.88:564.97:396:08Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:019.13:1612.08:161.39:413.67:406:06Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:159.63:5112.29:161.810:202.37:416:04Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:1710.34:2312.210:092.410:571.17:436:03New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:1210.84:5312.110:573.111:310.27:446:01New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:0311.25:2211.811:434.07:465:59New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:5111.55:5211.512:05-0.512:284.97:475:58New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:3711.75:2511.012:39-0.912:145.76:494:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:2311.85:5910.412:15-1.01:036.46:504:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:1011.76:379.712:52-0.81:577.06:524:53Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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