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 : in 1h 35m at 10:49 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:5412.22:518.68:502.18:133.65:168:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:3312.24:079.49:330.69:174.75:158:59Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:0912.15:1010.310:11-0.610:165.55:149:00Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:4311.86:0411.110:48-1.511:116.25:149:00Full Moon4Mon
5Tue4:1711.56:5111.611:23-2.15:139:01Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:5111.17:3411.912:036.811:58 AM-2.35:139:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:2710.68:1412.112:537.112:34-2.35:139:03Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:0610.18:5112.11:437.31:12-2.05:129:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:489.59:2912.02:337.31:51-1.55:129:04Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:349.010:0711.83:267.12:32-0.85:129:05Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:268.410:4711.74:236.83:150.05:129:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:277.811:2711.55:246.34:010.95:119:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:377.36:225.64:502.05:119:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:0811.411:58 AM7.17:124.75:433.15:119:07Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:4611.31:237.37:543.66:424.25:119:07Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:2311.32:438.08:292.47:435.25:119:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:5711.33:498.99:041.18:446.05:119:08Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:3011.34:449.99:39-0.29:426.65:119:09Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:0311.35:3310.810:15-1.410:367.15:129:09Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:3911.46:1911.510:54-2.511:277.45:129:09New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:1711.47:0412.111:36-3.25:129:09New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:0011.37:4912.512:177.512:20-3.65:129:10New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:4811.18:3412.71:097.51:07-3.65:129:10Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:4210.79:2012.82:047.21:55-3.15:139:10Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:4310.010:0612.73:046.72:45-2.25:139:10Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:529.210:5212.74:085.93:37-0.85:149:10First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:108.411:3712.55:164.94:320.85:149:10First Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:437.96:233.65:322.55:159:10First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:2212.41:288.07:242.26:404.15:159:10First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:0712.23:068.88:180.97:545.55:169:09Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 2:54 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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