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 0m 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 - Oct 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:529.74:3311.49:561.910:532.67:086:49Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:4510.14:5411.410:392.511:211.77:106:47Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:3110.45:1411.211:193.311:480.97:116:45Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:1410.75:3511.111:574.27:126:43Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:5510.96:0010.812:160.312:345.07:146:41Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:3511.06:2710.512:45-0.11:115.87:156:39Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:1611.16:5710.21:18-0.31:516.57:166:37Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:0011.07:309.81:54-0.32:357.07:186:35Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:4910.88:069.32:34-0.13:277.57:196:33Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:4610.68:518.83:200.34:347.77:216:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:5310.49:578.34:120.76:067.67:226:29Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:5810.55:111.17:337.17:236:27Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:4910.76:141.58:206.27:256:25Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:498.22:2811.07:171.78:535.07:266:23Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:038.82:5911.48:152.09:263.67:286:21Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:079.53:2811.79:092.410:001.97:296:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:0510.43:5712.09:583.110:360.37:316:18New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:0011.24:2812.310:463.911:15-1.27:326:16New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:5411.95:0112.411:344.811:56-2.47:346:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:4812.35:3912.312:225.77:356:12Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:4412.56:2011.912:40-3.01:146.47:366:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:4212.47:0611.41:26-3.12:117.07:386:09Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:4412.28:0010.62:16-2.63:177.47:396:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:5011.99:049.63:10-1.74:387.37:416:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:5911.710:268.84:08-0.66:146.77:426:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:0211.65:130.67:355.77:446:02First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:038.31:5411.66:221.78:334.47:456:00Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:408.42:3511.67:312.79:173.17:475:58Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:018.93:0611.58:353.69:532.07:485:57Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:069.63:3311.49:324.410:231.07:505:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:5910.33:5611.210:215.110:500.27:515:54Full Moon31Thu
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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