Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 11:34 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:5210.210:3711.73:107.02:56-1.65:528:20Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:429.311:4411.54:277.33:47-0.75:508:22Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:458.46:067.14:430.35:488:23Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:5111.311:05 AM7.77:356.45:461.35:478:24Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:4811.212:387.58:355.56:532.15:458:26Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:3311.22:047.79:184.67:572.75:448:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:0611.13:138.29:503.68:543.35:428:28Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:3111.14:098.810:172.69:423.85:418:30Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:5311.04:579.410:391.710:254.55:408:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:1411.05:4010.011:020.811:045.15:388:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:3710.96:2010.611:28-0.111:435.85:378:34New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:0110.86:5911.011:56-0.95:358:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:2710.77:3911.412:226.412:29-1.55:348:36New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:5510.58:2111.71:036.91:05-1.95:338:37Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:2610.29:0711.81:487.31:45-2.05:328:39Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:029.99:5811.82:387.62:29-1.95:308:40Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:479.510:5311.73:367.83:18-1.55:298:41Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:478.911:4911.74:467.64:13-0.95:288:42First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:088.36:046.95:130.05:278:44First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:4211.811:43 AM8.07:145.86:170.95:268:45First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:2911.91:188.28:094.37:221.95:258:46Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:1012.12:438.88:562.68:252.95:248:47Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:4712.33:579.79:380.89:263.95:238:48Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:2212.45:0210.610:18-0.810:234.95:228:49Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:5712.36:0111.410:58-2.111:185.85:218:51Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:3312.16:5512.011:38-2.95:208:52Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:1011.77:4712.312:126.512:18-3.25:198:53Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:5011.18:3712.41:077.01:00-3.15:188:54Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:3410.49:2512.42:057.31:43-2.65:188:55Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:229.710:1412.23:087.42:28-1.85:178:56Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:168.911:0211.94:197.13:15-0.75:168:57Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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