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 (tomorrow) : in 59m at 10:42 pm (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:49 am (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:1710.18:1011.712:527.712:33-1.95:168:57New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:499.98:4711.91:337.91:10-2.05:158:58Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:249.69:2711.92:187.91:51-1.85:158:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:059.310:1011.93:077.82:34-1.55:149:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:578.810:5411.94:037.53:21-1.05:149:01Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:048.311:3811.95:047.04:11-0.25:139:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:267.86:066.05:050.85:139:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:2012.011:58 AM7.77:014.76:042.15:139:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:5912.11:318.07:513.07:073.55:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:3612.22:578.98:361.18:124.75:129:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:1312.34:1210.09:19-0.79:165.95:129:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:5012.45:1711.010:03-2.210:196.75:129:06Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:3012.36:1411.910:46-3.311:187.35:119:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:1112.17:0712.511:30-3.95:119:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:5611.77:5812.712:167.612:15-4.05:119:07Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:4511.18:4612.81:157.71:01-3.65:119:08Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:3810.49:3212.62:157.51:49-2.95:119:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:359.610:1812.43:187.12:37-1.85:119:08Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:398.811:0112.24:266.53:26-0.55:119:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:517.911:4311.95:355.74:161.05:129:09Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:157.46:384.65:102.55:129:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:2111.612:537.37:313.56:104.05:129:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:5811.42:347.88:152.47:165.45:129:10Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:3211.13:568.78:531.38:286.55:139:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:0410.94:579.79:250.39:367.25:139:10Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:3610.65:4410.59:56-0.510:357.75:139:10Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:0810.56:2311.110:28-1.111:237.95:149:10New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:4110.36:5611.511:00-1.65:149:10New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:1610.27:2711.812:048.011:35 AM-2.05:159:10New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:5210.17:5711.912:418.012:12-2.25:159:10New Moon30Mon
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 12:45 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 91% 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 (91% 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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