Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:15 am (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 6:59 pm (11.7 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 - Feb 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:0011.711:398.63:305.15:072.17:345:11First Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:4211.54:306.66:031.07:335:12First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:239.311:30 AM11.35:527.76:59-0.17:315:14Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:4810.312:2611.37:238.37:54-1.27:305:16Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:4411.31:2411.48:388.28:46-2.17:295:17Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:2712.12:2211.79:377.89:36-2.77:275:19Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:0612.63:1911.810:287.210:25-2.97:265:20Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:4313.04:1611.811:156.411:12-2.77:245:22Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:1913.25:1311.612:025.57:235:23Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:5513.36:1211.112:514.57:215:25Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:3113.27:1310.512:44-0.71:413.67:205:27Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:0713.08:199.81:300.82:332.87:185:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:4512.69:359.32:182.63:272.27:165:30Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:2612.011:119.13:104.54:241.77:155:31Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:1011.44:156.15:231.37:135:33Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:069.511:02 AM10.75:467.36:240.97:115:34Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:3510.312:0110.17:367.77:210.67:105:36Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:3311.11:029.98:567.58:120.37:085:37Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:1611.51:589.89:487.28:570.17:065:39Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:4811.82:479.910:256.89:37-0.17:055:40Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:1411.83:3010.110:546.410:13-0.17:035:42New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:3511.84:1010.211:186.010:47-0.17:015:44New Moon22Thu
23Fri5:5311.84:4910.311:425.511:210.26:595:45New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:1311.95:2910.212:094.86:575:47New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:3612.06:1010.212:404.16:565:48Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:0112.06:5610.012:281.41:143.46:545:50Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:2811.97:469.81:032.31:522.66:525:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:5711.78:439.61:403.52:351.96:505:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 9:37 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 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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