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 : 11:34 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:4411.49:1512.31:476.71:52-3.15:508:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:3710.710:1312.12:476.92:44-2.45:498:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:399.911:1311.93:586.83:39-1.45:478:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:529.05:196.44:38-0.15:468:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:1311.711:20 AM8.36:425.45:421.25:448:27Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:0711.612:588.17:514.26:502.45:438:28Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:5311.62:308.48:442.97:583.55:418:29Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:3211.53:469.19:271.69:024.45:408:31Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:0511.44:479.910:030.610:005.25:388:32Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:3411.25:3810.610:34-0.310:505.95:378:33Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:0210.96:2111.111:04-0.911:366.45:368:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue4:3110.76:5911.411:34-1.35:348:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:0110.47:3311.612:186.812:05-1.55:338:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:3510.28:0611.612:587.012:38-1.55:328:39New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:119.98:4011.61:387.21:14-1.45:318:40Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:499.59:1711.62:207.21:53-1.15:298:41Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:329.19:5611.53:067.12:34-0.75:288:42Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:208.610:3811.43:576.93:17-0.15:278:44Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:198.111:2011.44:546.44:040.75:268:45First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:307.75:535.74:541.75:258:46First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:0211.411:53 AM7.56:474.75:502.85:248:47First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:4111.41:197.97:353.36:513.95:238:48First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:2011.52:398.68:191.87:554.95:228:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:5711.73:499.79:010.28:585.85:218:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:3511.94:4910.79:44-1.49:586.55:208:52Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:1412.05:4411.610:27-2.710:556.95:198:53Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:5712.06:3512.211:12-3.611:507.25:198:54Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:4211.97:2612.611:58-4.05:188:55Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:3211.68:1512.712:457.212:45-3.95:178:56Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:2711.19:0312.71:427.01:34-3.45:178:57Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:2610.39:5112.62:446.62:24-2.45:168:58Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 9:00 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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