Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 00m at 12:15 am (8.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:1512.17:408.51:43-0.13:427.27:364:20Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:5812.08:447.92:270.74:496.77:374:20First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:4411.910:017.53:161.65:505.97:384:19First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:2811.811:267.54:092.66:375.07:404:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:0811.85:073.67:143.97:414:19First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:487.912:4611.96:094.47:472.67:424:19Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:008.81:2011.97:115.28:211.27:434:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:599.81:5412.08:095.98:56-0.27:444:18Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:5110.82:2812.19:036.59:34-1.57:454:18Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:3911.73:0412.29:556.910:13-2.57:464:18Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:2612.43:4312.210:457.310:56-3.27:474:18Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:1312.94:2712.011:377.411:40-3.47:474:18Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:0113.25:1611.612:317.57:484:18Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:5013.36:1010.912:28-3.11:297.37:494:18Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:3913.37:1310.11:17-2.42:336.87:504:19Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:2913.28:259.22:08-1.23:446.17:514:19Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:1913.09:528.43:030.34:585.17:514:19Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:0912.811:358.24:021.96:073.87:524:20Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:5712.65:083.57:052.47:534:20Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:208.612:4112.46:214.97:531.27:534:20Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:459.61:2212.17:366.08:350.17:544:21Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:5110.62:0011.88:456.79:11-0.67:544:21Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:4311.42:3611.59:457.29:45-1.17:544:22New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:2612.03:1111.110:367.510:18-1.47:554:23New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:0212.43:4710.811:227.610:51-1.57:554:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:3412.54:2410.512:037.67:554:24New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:0312.65:0310.212:427.57:564:25Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:3212.65:449.812:01-1.11:217.37:564:26Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:0212.66:299.412:38-0.72:027.07:564:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:3412.57:188.91:16-0.12:476.67:564:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:0912.48:108.41:550.73:356.07:564:28Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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