Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 20m at 11:34 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:378.01:0411.36:223.57:533.36:544:51Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:468.71:3511.57:204.18:241.96:554:49Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:449.62:0611.78:134.78:570.46:574:48Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:3610.62:3711.99:035.39:33-1.06:584:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:2511.43:1012.09:515.910:11-2.17:004:45New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:1312.13:4612.110:396.510:52-2.97:014:44New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:0212.54:2611.911:286.911:36-3.37:034:42Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:5312.75:1111.612:217.27:044:41Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:4612.76:0311.012:24-3.11:187.37:064:39Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:4012.67:0310.31:14-2.52:247.27:074:38Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:3712.48:149.32:07-1.53:416.77:094:37First Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:3312.39:418.53:03-0.25:025.77:104:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:2612.211:218.24:051.26:154.47:124:35First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:1412.15:122.77:123.07:134:33Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:028.612:5612.06:224.07:591.67:154:32Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:259.41:3311.97:325.18:380.47:164:31Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:3110.32:0711.78:365.99:13-0.57:184:30Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:2511.12:3811.49:326.69:45-1.17:194:29Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:1011.73:0911.110:227.010:16-1.47:214:28Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:5012.13:4110.811:087.410:48-1.67:224:27Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:2512.24:1610.511:507.611:22-1.57:234:26Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:5712.34:5210.212:317.67:254:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:2912.35:329.81:137.67:264:25Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:0312.26:169.312:35-0.91:587.47:274:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:3912.17:058.81:15-0.42:487.17:294:23Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:1712.08:038.21:560.43:436.67:304:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:5712.09:147.82:401.34:405.97:314:22Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:3711.910:377.63:282.45:324.97:334:21Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun11:1611.94:213.66:193.67:344:21Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:067.911:54 AM11.95:214.87:012.27:354:20Waning Crescent30Mon
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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