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 3h 51m at 3:28 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:1513.25:1511.212:427.87:564:29Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:5513.36:1210.712:30-2.81:357.27:564:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:3513.37:1610.01:17-2.02:326.47:564:31Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:1613.38:299.12:05-0.83:345.47:564:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:5813.29:568.52:560.94:384.17:564:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:4113.011:418.33:522.85:412.77:554:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:2512.74:554.76:391.37:554:35Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:339.012:1012.46:106.37:310.17:554:36Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:0210.212:5512.17:347.48:18-0.97:544:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:0711.31:4011.78:537.99:01-1.57:544:39Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:5612.12:2511.49:588.09:41-1.87:544:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat5:3812.63:0911.010:518.010:20-1.97:534:41New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:1312.83:5210.811:367.810:58-1.87:534:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:4412.74:3510.512:167.57:524:44New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:1212.65:2010.112:547.27:514:45Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:3812.56:059.712:13-0.91:316.77:514:47Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:0512.46:549.312:50-0.22:116.27:504:48Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:3312.37:478.81:270.72:535.67:494:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:0412.18:478.22:041.93:394.97:484:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:3611.910:007.92:433.24:274.07:474:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:1111.611:307.93:254.75:163.17:474:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:4811.34:166.26:062.17:464:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:208.611:28 AM11.15:277.46:551.17:454:57Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:509.612:1210.96:578.37:420.07:444:58Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:4610.612:5911.08:198.68:28-1.07:435:00Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:2611.51:4911.19:208.69:13-2.07:425:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:0112.22:3911.410:088.39:59-2.67:405:03Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:3512.63:3111.610:517.810:44-3.07:395:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:0913.04:2411.611:357.211:29-2.97:385:06Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:4313.25:2011.412:206.37:375:07Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:1813.36:1911.012:14-2.31:095.37:365:09Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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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