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 7m 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 - Aug 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:098.55:171.55:006.25:488:42Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:008.96:131.16:257.35:508:40Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:289.67:100.98:157.75:518:39Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:419.84:2410.28:060.59:367.65:528:37Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:419.65:0410.78:570.210:267.35:548:36Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:369.75:3310.99:42-0.211:016.95:558:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:249.85:5611.110:21-0.511:286.55:568:33New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:0710.06:1611.310:58-0.611:526.05:578:31New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:4810.16:3511.511:33-0.65:598:30New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:3010.26:5711.712:205.312:07-0.46:008:28New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:1310.17:2111.912:514.512:420.26:018:26Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:0010.17:4812.01:263.61:191.06:038:25Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:509.98:1712.02:042.61:572.16:048:23Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:469.78:4911.92:471.72:373.56:058:21Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:509.49:2611.73:340.93:224.96:078:20First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:069.210:0911.34:270.34:166.26:088:18First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:449.35:26-0.15:307.36:098:16First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:299.86:30-0.57:067.86:118:14Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:1010.73:3910.57:36-0.98:377.66:128:13Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:2310.64:2711.18:39-1.39:446.86:138:11Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:3310.75:0311.69:35-1.510:355.86:158:09Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:3710.95:3511.910:26-1.411:194.86:168:07Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:3511.06:0512.111:12-1.06:178:05Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:3010.96:3412.112:013.711:56 AM-0.36:198:03Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:2410.87:0312.112:412.812:380.86:208:01Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:1710.57:3311.91:212.01:202.06:218:00Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:1210.28:0511.52:021.42:023.46:237:58Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:099.98:3911.02:441.02:474.76:247:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:129.69:1710.43:280.93:386.06:257:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:289.410:029.84:161.04:426.96:277:52Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:069.45:111.16:187.56:287:50Third Quarter31Mon
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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