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 7h 13m 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 - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:0812.84:0910.811:387.111:06-1.77:355:10New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:3712.84:5810.512:166.57:335:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:0312.65:4610.212:535.97:325:13Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:2812.56:359.812:23-0.31:315.37:315:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:5412.37:279.31:000.82:104.67:295:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:2012.18:248.81:372.12:513.97:285:18Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:4911.89:318.42:143.63:353.27:265:19First Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:2011.310:568.42:535.24:232.67:255:21First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:5510.93:406.75:142.07:235:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:588.810:36 AM10.44:527.96:081.47:225:24First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:459.711:27 AM10.06:498.67:020.87:205:26Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:3810.512:249.98:378.77:530.17:195:27Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:1311.21:2110.09:288.48:40-0.77:175:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:4211.72:1310.410:008.19:25-1.37:165:30Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:0712.03:0310.710:297.610:08-1.87:145:32Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:3212.33:5211.011:006.810:49-1.97:125:34Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:5812.64:4211.211:365.911:31-1.67:115:35Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:2512.85:3611.112:164.87:095:37Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:5512.96:3210.812:12-0.712:593.67:075:38Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:2613.07:3410.412:540.61:462.47:055:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:5912.98:439.91:382.32:361.47:045:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:3512.510:079.52:254.23:310.67:025:43Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:1612.011:579.63:216.04:300.17:005:44Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:0511.34:377.55:33-0.26:585:46Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:5310.411:08 AM10.76:288.36:40-0.46:565:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:0611.212:2110.28:168.17:43-0.66:555:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:5511.91:3310.19:237.58:39-0.76:535:50Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:3412.22:3610.210:086.79:28-0.76:515:52Waning Crescent28Fri
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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