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 : 10:49 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 3:28 am (10.1 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 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:0010.05:3211.211:081.911:482.97:086:48Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:3810.25:5211.211:422.47:106:46Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:1610.56:1511.212:132.112:153.07:116:44Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:5710.76:4011.112:421.412:503.87:126:42Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:3910.87:0810.91:140.71:274.67:146:40Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:2610.97:3710.61:500.22:085.57:156:38Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:1810.98:0910.32:31-0.22:556.47:176:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:1910.78:489.83:17-0.33:537.27:186:34Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:3110.79:439.34:10-0.25:097.67:196:32Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:5110.85:110.06:447.57:216:31Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:0111.16:190.28:076.87:226:29Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:359.02:5311.57:270.39:025.77:246:27Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:589.43:3311.98:310.49:454.37:256:25Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:0810.04:0812.29:290.610:262.87:276:23Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:1110.74:4012.410:211.211:051.47:286:21New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:0911.25:1212.411:102.011:440.27:296:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:0411.65:4512.311:573.07:316:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:0011.86:2012.012:24-0.812:454.17:326:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:5611.96:5611.41:05-1.31:355.37:346:14Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:5311.87:3510.71:47-1.42:306.27:356:12Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:5311.78:189.92:31-1.13:367.07:376:10Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:5911.59:109.03:18-0.55:017.37:386:08First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:1111.34:100.36:487.07:406:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:1911.25:091.28:076.37:416:05First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:1411.36:151.98:585.57:436:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:137.82:5511.37:222.49:344.77:446:01Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:278.33:2511.38:232.710:033.87:466:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:258.82:4911.38:143.09:263.06:474:58Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:149.43:1111.38:583.49:482.16:494:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:5610.03:3211.49:373.910:111.26:504:55Full Moon30Tue
31Wed4:3610.53:5511.310:144.510:380.36:524:53Full Moon31Wed
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 7:08 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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