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 : in 3h 54m at 11:34 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:28 am (10.1 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 - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:349.76:121.38:127.46:297:48Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:088.93:3110.17:161.39:187.06:307:46Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:208.94:0810.48:161.19:586.46:327:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:229.14:3510.79:060.810:265.86:337:42Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:149.54:5610.99:500.710:495.16:347:40Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:009.85:1511.110:290.611:144.36:367:38New Moon6Sun
7Mon4:4310.25:3511.411:050.911:413.36:377:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:2610.55:5911.611:411.36:387:34New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:1010.76:2511.712:132.212:192.16:407:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:5810.96:5411.812:491.112:573.06:417:30Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:4910.97:2611.71:280.21:394.16:427:28Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:4510.78:0311.52:12-0.42:245.26:447:26Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:4810.58:4511.13:00-0.83:166.36:457:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:0310.29:3710.63:54-0.84:227.16:467:22First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:3510.24:55-0.55:507.56:487:20First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:0110.56:03-0.37:317.26:497:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:099.63:0111.07:13-0.18:476.26:507:16Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:349.63:4411.38:190.19:405.06:527:14Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:499.94:1911.69:180.410:233.86:537:11Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:5310.34:4811.810:090.811:012.66:547:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon4:4910.75:1511.810:551.511:371.66:567:07Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:4110.95:4111.711:392.36:577:05Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:3011.06:0911.512:110.712:213.36:587:03Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:1811.16:3911.212:460.11:024.47:007:01Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:0611.07:1110.81:22-0.21:465.37:016:59Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:5510.97:4610.31:59-0.22:326.27:026:57Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:4710.68:269.72:400.03:256.87:046:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:4710.39:139.03:250.44:337.37:056:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:5910.110:158.54:160.96:117.47:066:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:1310.15:151.57:507.07:086:49Third Quarter30Wed
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 1:31 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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