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 : in 3h 55m at 10:49 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:59 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:0610.47:4811.912:357.112:12-1.95:158:58New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:4610.08:1911.91:177.112:48-1.75:158:59Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:279.68:5111.81:596.91:26-1.35:149:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:129.29:2311.82:426.72:04-0.85:149:01Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:018.79:5811.73:286.42:440.05:139:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:568.210:3411.64:185.93:260.95:139:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:597.711:1211.55:105.24:102.05:139:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:137.311:5011.46:024.44:583.25:129:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:377.46:513.35:534.55:129:05First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:2911.32:048.07:372.16:575.65:129:05Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:0811.33:218.98:200.88:056.55:129:06Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:4811.44:229.99:02-0.59:117.05:129:06Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:2811.55:1310.89:45-1.710:107.45:119:07Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:1111.65:5911.610:29-2.711:057.45:119:07Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:5611.76:4312.111:14-3.411:577.35:119:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:4511.67:2612.512:00-3.75:119:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:3811.48:0812.712:496.912:47-3.65:119:09Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:3510.98:5112.91:446.41:34-2.95:129:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:3710.29:3312.92:415.72:23-1.85:129:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:459.410:1512.83:424.83:13-0.35:129:09Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:018.610:5912.64:453.84:051.45:129:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:308.111:4312.35:492.75:033.25:129:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:148.26:511.66:104.95:139:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:2911.92:548.97:480.67:286.25:139:10Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:1511.54:119.98:38-0.38:517.05:149:10Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:0111.15:0910.79:23-0.910:047.35:149:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:4610.85:5411.310:04-1.311:017.35:149:10Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:2810.56:3211.610:41-1.611:477.25:159:10New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:0910.37:0311.711:17-1.65:159:10New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:5010.17:2911.712:257.111:52 AM-1.65:169:09New Moon30Wed
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 2:54 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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