Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:15 am (8.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 07m at 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 - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:1010.18:0111.31:591.42:013.96:297:48Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:0210.08:3411.02:400.82:425.06:307:46Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:019.89:1210.73:260.53:306.06:317:44First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:149.610:0010.44:190.24:306.96:337:42First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:429.75:180.15:527.46:347:40First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:0910.16:24-0.17:257.36:357:38First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:2010.03:0910.67:31-0.38:406.66:377:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:3710.13:5211.18:33-0.59:365.56:387:34Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:4710.54:2711.69:30-0.510:234.26:397:32Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:5010.95:0012.010:21-0.311:062.96:417:30Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:4911.25:3212.211:080.311:481.76:427:28Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:4511.46:0512.311:541.26:437:26Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:4011.46:3912.212:300.712:402.36:457:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:3611.37:1511.81:120.01:263.56:467:22Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:3311.07:5411.31:56-0.32:154.76:477:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:3310.78:3610.72:41-0.33:095.76:497:18Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:4010.49:249.93:290.04:146.66:507:16Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:5910.210:229.24:220.55:427.06:517:14Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:2310.25:221.17:276.96:537:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:3010.36:281.58:406.36:547:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:558.53:1710.57:341.79:275.66:557:08Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:088.73:5010.78:331.810:024.96:577:06Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:069.14:1410.89:221.910:284.16:587:04Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:559.54:3410.910:032.110:513.36:597:02Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:379.94:5511.010:412.411:152.57:017:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:1710.35:1711.211:162.911:421.67:026:58New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:5610.65:4211.211:513.47:036:56New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:3610.96:0911.212:120.712:274.17:056:54New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:1911.16:3911.112:460.01:054.87:066:52Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:0511.17:1211.01:24-0.51:475.67:086:50Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 9:37 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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