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 6h 08m at 10:15 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:26 pm (11.5 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 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:5812.32:3112.19:548.39:53-3.07:564:29New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:4512.93:1811.710:528.310:36-3.07:564:30New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:2713.24:0611.311:458.111:19-2.87:564:31New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:0513.24:5610.812:357.77:564:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:4213.15:4810.212:02-2.21:257.37:564:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:1612.96:429.512:44-1.32:166.87:564:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:5012.77:408.81:27-0.23:096.17:554:35Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:2312.48:468.22:091.14:035.37:554:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:5612.110:057.72:512.64:564.47:554:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:3011.811:467.73:374.25:463.57:544:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:0611.54:315.86:332.57:544:40First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:428.411:44 AM11.15:427.27:151.57:534:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:089.512:2410.97:128.17:540.67:534:42Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:0210.51:0510.78:368.68:32-0.37:524:44Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:4211.31:4610.79:378.79:10-1.07:514:45Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:1411.92:2710.710:208.69:49-1.67:514:46Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:4312.33:0910.810:558.510:28-2.17:504:48Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:1112.63:5310.911:298.211:08-2.47:494:49Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:4012.84:4010.912:057.77:494:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:1113.05:3010.812:467.07:484:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:4213.16:2610.412:31-1.91:316.27:474:53Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:1513.27:279.81:14-0.92:215.17:464:55Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:4913.18:379.21:570.53:143.97:454:56Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:2513.010:018.72:432.34:112.77:444:58Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:0412.711:488.73:354.35:111.57:434:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:4712.44:396.26:100.37:425:01Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:499.611:37 AM12.06:047.77:08-0.67:415:02Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:1610.812:3111.67:428.48:03-1.47:405:04Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:1311.81:2911.39:068.48:53-1.97:385:05Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:5812.42:2511.110:088.19:40-2.17:375:07New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:3512.73:1911.010:567.610:24-2.07:365:09New Moon31Fri
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 2:20 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 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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