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 1h 01m at 11:34 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:5413.47:2310.31:00-1.12:014.37:345:10Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:3013.38:339.61:460.52:563.27:335:12Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:0913.09:569.02:342.43:542.27:325:14Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:5012.511:449.03:284.44:551.37:305:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:3612.04:366.25:560.67:295:17Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:429.711:28 AM11.46:077.66:560.07:285:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:0510.812:2610.97:528.17:51-0.47:265:20Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:0111.61:2510.59:127.98:41-0.77:255:21Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:4412.12:2010.410:087.59:25-0.97:235:23Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:1912.33:1010.310:497.110:06-0.97:225:25New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:4712.33:5410.311:226.710:43-0.77:205:26New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:1112.24:3610.311:526.311:18-0.47:185:28New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:3112.15:1810.212:205.87:175:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:5112.16:0010.012:495.27:155:31Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:1312.06:459.712:260.81:224.57:145:32Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:3812.07:339.41:001.81:573.87:125:34Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:0511.88:279.11:342.92:363.27:105:35Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:3411.59:308.82:094.23:202.57:085:37First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:0611.110:488.82:495.64:082.07:075:39First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:4110.73:396.95:031.47:055:40First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:339.110:26 AM10.34:568.06:010.77:035:42First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:169.911:25 AM10.26:428.67:010.07:015:43Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:1410.812:3210.38:118.47:57-0.97:005:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:5311.41:3610.69:068.08:50-1.66:585:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:2612.02:3511.09:497.29:39-2.06:565:48Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:5612.43:3211.410:306.210:26-2.16:545:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:2712.74:2811.611:115.111:12-1.66:525:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:5912.95:2611.511:553.911:56-0.76:505:52Full Moon28Thu
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 1:31 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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