Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:15 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 2:49 am (10.3 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 - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:0512.33:3010.310:456.010:11-0.66:495:53New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:3112.24:1710.311:175.310:50-0.16:475:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:5212.15:0210.311:474.611:260.56:455:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:1211.95:4610.212:163.96:435:58New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:3211.86:3110.112:011.412:473.26:415:59Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:5511.77:189.912:352.51:192.56:396:01Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:2011.48:099.71:103.71:552.06:376:02Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:4711.09:069.51:465.02:341.66:366:04Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:1610.510:159.32:266.23:181.46:346:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:4810.011:509.43:167.34:081.36:326:07First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:309.54:358.25:071.16:306:08First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:399.910:34 AM9.16:548.56:100.96:286:10First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:4210.511:52 AM9.18:278.17:120.46:266:11Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:1911.01:039.49:007.68:08-0.26:246:12Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:4811.42:049.99:276.88:57-0.66:226:14Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:1311.72:5910.59:565.99:43-0.86:206:15Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:3712.13:5211.010:294.610:26-0.56:186:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:0312.34:4511.311:063.211:090.26:166:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:3212.55:4111.411:461.811:521.46:146:20Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:0212.66:4011.412:280.56:126:21Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:3512.67:4211.212:362.91:13-0.46:106:22Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:1012.28:5010.91:244.52:02-0.96:086:24Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:5011.610:1110.62:186.02:54-1.06:066:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:3610.811:5210.63:267.23:53-0.76:046:27Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:369.95:057.94:59-0.26:026:28Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:2611.010:56 AM9.27:087.76:100.26:006:30Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:3011.412:278.98:256.87:200.55:576:31Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:1611.71:469.19:135.88:200.65:556:32Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:5011.82:489.49:514.99:100.95:536:34Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:1711.73:409.710:214.19:521.35:516:35New Moon30Sun
31Mon4:3711.64:2510.010:483.310:291.95:496:37New Moon31Mon
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 6:32 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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