Des Moines Tides January 2021 | Tide Charts & Tables | Puget Sound, WA

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 1, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 1, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 1st, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:29pm and the tide times are H 7:27am 12'9" L 12:59pm 7'10" H 5:22pm 10'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 2, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 2, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 2nd, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:30pm and the tide times are L 12:35am -1'11" H 8:01am 12'10" L 1:44pm 7'4" H 6:11pm 10'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 3, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 3, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 3rd, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:31pm and the tide times are L 1:17am -1'4" H 8:36am 12'11" L 2:33pm 6'8" H 7:09pm 9'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 4, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 4, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 4th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:32pm and the tide times are L 2:01am -0'4" H 9:13am 12'11" L 3:28pm 5'8" H 8:17pm 9'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 5, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 5th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:33pm and the tide times are L 2:48am 1'0" H 9:51am 12'10" L 4:26pm 4'6" H 9:38pm 8'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 6, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 6th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:34pm and the tide times are L 3:38am 2'8" H 10:30am 12'10" L 5:25pm 3'0" H 11:13pm 8'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 7, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 7, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 7th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:36pm and the tide times are L 4:37am 4'6" H 11:11am 12'9" L 6:22pm 1'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 8, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 8, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 8th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:37pm and the tide times are H 12:57am 8'11" L 5:49am 6'2" H 11:55am 12'7" L 7:15pm 0'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 9, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 9, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 9th, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:38pm and the tide times are H 2:35am 10'1" L 7:10am 7'5" H 12:41pm 12'5" L 8:05pm -1'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 10, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 10, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 10th, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:39pm and the tide times are H 3:47am 11'3" L 8:29am 8'1" H 1:29pm 12'3" L 8:53pm -2'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 11, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 11, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 11th, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:40pm and the tide times are H 4:41am 12'3" L 9:37am 8'3" H 2:19pm 12'1" L 9:40pm -2'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 12, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 12th, the sunrise is 7:53am-4:42pm and the tide times are H 5:27am 12'10" L 10:36am 8'1" H 3:09pm 11'10" L 10:24pm -2'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 13, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 13th, the sunrise is 7:53am-4:43pm and the tide times are H 6:08am 13'1" L 11:28am 7'9" H 4:00pm 11'6" L 11:09pm -2'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 14, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 14, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 14th, the sunrise is 7:52am-4:44pm and the tide times are H 6:45am 13'2" L 12:16pm 7'4" H 4:51pm 11'1" L 11:52pm -2'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 15, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 15, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 15th, the sunrise is 7:51am-4:46pm and the tide times are H 7:20am 13'1" L 1:04pm 6'10" H 5:42pm 10'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 16, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 16, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 16th, the sunrise is 7:51am-4:47pm and the tide times are L 12:34am -1'3" H 7:53am 12'11" L 1:51pm 6'3" H 6:35pm 9'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 17, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 17, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 17th, the sunrise is 7:50am-4:49pm and the tide times are L 1:16am -0'2" H 8:26am 12'9" L 2:40pm 5'7" H 7:32pm 9'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 18, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 18, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 18th, the sunrise is 7:49am-4:50pm and the tide times are L 1:57am 1'2" H 8:58am 12'6" L 3:30pm 4'10" H 8:35pm 8'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 19, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 19th, the sunrise is 7:48am-4:52pm and the tide times are L 2:38am 2'8" H 9:31am 12'2" L 4:22pm 4'1" H 9:51pm 8'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 20, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 20th, the sunrise is 7:47am-4:53pm and the tide times are L 3:22am 4'4" H 10:06am 11'10" L 5:14pm 3'3" H 11:26pm 8'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 21, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 21, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 21st, the sunrise is 7:47am-4:54pm and the tide times are L 4:15am 6'0" H 10:43am 11'5" L 6:05pm 2'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 22, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 22, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 22nd, the sunrise is 7:46am-4:56pm and the tide times are H 1:28am 8'7" L 5:29am 7'4" H 11:23am 11'1" L 6:53pm 1'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 23, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 23, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 23rd, the sunrise is 7:45am-4:57pm and the tide times are H 3:00am 9'7" L 7:08am 8'3" H 12:07pm 10'9" L 7:37pm 0'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 24, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 24, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 24th, the sunrise is 7:44am-4:59pm and the tide times are H 3:55am 10'7" L 8:36am 8'6" H 12:53pm 10'6" L 8:18pm 0'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 25, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 25, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 25th, the sunrise is 7:43am-5:00pm and the tide times are H 4:34am 11'4" L 9:35am 8'6" H 1:39pm 10'6" L 8:58pm -0'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 26, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 26th, the sunrise is 7:41am-5:02pm and the tide times are H 5:05am 11'10" L 10:16am 8'5" H 2:23pm 10'7" L 9:37pm -1'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 27, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 27th, the sunrise is 7:40am-5:03pm and the tide times are H 5:33am 12'2" L 10:48am 8'2" H 3:07pm 10'9" L 10:17pm -1'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 28, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 28, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 28th, the sunrise is 7:39am-5:05pm and the tide times are H 5:58am 12'5" L 11:19am 7'9" H 3:51pm 10'11" L 10:56pm -1'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 29, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 29, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 29th, the sunrise is 7:38am-5:07pm and the tide times are H 6:24am 12'7" L 11:52am 7'3" H 4:36pm 11'0" L 11:36pm -1'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 30, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 30, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 30th, the sunrise is 7:37am-5:08pm and the tide times are H 6:51am 12'9" L 12:30pm 6'6" H 5:24pm 10'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 31, 2021

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 31, 2021
Des Moines tides for Jan 31st, the sunrise is 7:36am-5:10pm and the tide times are L 12:17am -1'6" H 7:21am 12'11" L 1:12pm 5'7" H 6:17pm 10'7" .

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Des Moines Tide Table for January 2021

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
1/1 N/A H 12'9" 7:27AM 4'10" L 7'10" 12:59PM 2'7" H 10'6" 5:22PM 12'5" - - - - 07:56-16:29 19:16-10:06
1/2 12'5" L -1'11" 12:35AM 14'9" H 12'10" 8:01AM 5'5" L 7'4" 1:44PM 2'9" H 10'2" 6:11PM 11'6" 07:56-16:30 20:30-10:38
1/3 11'6" L -1'4" 1:17AM 14'3" H 12'11" 8:36AM 6'2" L 6'8" 2:33PM 2'11" H 9'7" 7:09PM 10'0" 07:56-16:31 21:45-11:04
1/4 10'0" L -0'4" 2:01AM 13'3" H 12'11" 9:13AM 7'2" L 5'8" 3:28PM 3'3" H 9'0" 8:17PM 8'0" 07:56-16:32 23:01-11:27
1/5 8'0" L 1'0" 2:48AM 11'10" H 12'10" 9:51AM 8'4" L 4'6" 4:26PM 4 H 8'6" 9:38PM 5'9" 07:56-16:33 00:00-11:49
1/6 5'9" L 2'8" 3:38AM 10'1" H 12'10" 10:30AM 9'9" L 3'0" 5:25PM 5'4" H 8'5" 11:13PM 3'10" 07:55-16:34 00:17-12:11
1/7 3'10" L 4'6" 4:37AM 8'2" H 12'9" 11:11AM 11'2" L 1'6" 6:22PM 7'5" - - - - 07:55-16:36 01:35-12:34
1/8 7'5" H 8'11" 12:57AM 2'8" L 6'2" 5:49AM 6'4" H 12'7" 11:55AM 12'7" L 0'0" 7:15PM 10'0" 07:55-16:37 02:54-13:01
1/9 10'0" H 10'1" 2:35AM 2'7" L 7'5" 7:10AM 5'0" H 12'5" 12:41PM 13'8" L -1'3" 8:05PM 12'6" 07:54-16:38 04:14-13:33
1/10 12'6" H 11'3" 3:47AM 3'2" L 8'1" 8:29AM 4'2" H 12'3" 1:29PM 14'6" L -2'2" 8:53PM 14'5" 07:54-16:39 05:33-14:14
1/11 14'5" H 12'3" 4:41AM 4 L 8'3" 9:37AM 3'10" H 12'1" 2:19PM 14'10" L -2'9" 9:40PM 15'7" 07:54-16:40 06:46-15:06
1/12 15'7" H 12'10" 5:27AM 4'8" L 8'1" 10:36AM 3'8" H 11'10" 3:09PM 14'9" L -2'10" 10:24PM 16'0" 07:53-16:42 07:50-16:08
1/13 16'0" H 13'1" 6:08AM 5'4" L 7'9" 11:28AM 3'8" H 11'6" 4:00PM 14'2" L -2'8" 11:09PM 15'10" 07:53-16:43 08:41-17:18
1/14 15'10" H 13'2" 6:45AM 5'9" L 7'4" 12:16PM 3'8" H 11'1" 4:51PM 13'2" L -2'1" 11:52PM 15'3" 07:52-16:44 09:20-18:31
1/15 15'3" H 13'1" 7:20AM 6'3" L 6'10" 1:04PM 3'8" H 10'6" 5:42PM 11'10" - - - - 07:51-16:46 09:51-19:44
1/16 11'10" L -1'3" 12:34AM 14'3" H 12'11" 7:53AM 6'8" L 6'3" 1:51PM 3'7" H 9'10" 6:35PM 10'1" 07:51-16:47 10:15-20:54
1/17 10'1" L -0'2" 1:16AM 12'11" H 12'9" 8:26AM 7'1" L 5'7" 2:40PM 3'6" H 9'2" 7:32PM 8'0" 07:50-16:49 10:36-22:01
1/18 8'0" L 1'2" 1:57AM 11'4" H 12'6" 8:58AM 7'7" L 4'10" 3:30PM 3'7" H 8'6" 8:35PM 5'9" 07:49-16:50 10:55-23:07
1/19 5'9" L 2'8" 2:38AM 9'6" H 12'2" 9:31AM 8'0" L 4'1" 4:22PM 3'10" H 8'0" 9:51PM 3'8" 07:48-16:52 11:13-00:00
1/20 3'8" L 4'4" 3:22AM 7'5" H 11'10" 10:06AM 8'6" L 3'3" 5:14PM 4'8" H 8'0" 11:26PM 1'11" 07:47-16:53 11:31-00:11
1/21 1'11" L 6'0" 4:15AM 5'5" H 11'5" 10:43AM 9 L 2'5" 6:05PM 6'1" - - - - 07:47-16:54 11:51-01:15
1/22 6'1" H 8'7" 1:28AM 1'2" L 7'4" 5:29AM 3'8" H 11'1" 11:23AM 9'5" L 1'7" 6:53PM 8 07:46-16:56 12:13-02:19
1/23 8 H 9'7" 3:00AM 1'4" L 8'3" 7:08AM 2'6" H 10'9" 12:07PM 9'11" L 0'10" 7:37PM 9'9" 07:45-16:57 12:40-03:25
1/24 9'9" H 10'7" 3:55AM 2'0" L 8'6" 8:36AM 2'0" H 10'6" 12:53PM 10'5" L 0'1" 8:18PM 11'3" 07:44-16:59 13:14-04:30
1/25 11'3" H 11'4" 4:34AM 2'9" L 8'6" 9:35AM 1'11" H 10'6" 1:39PM 11'1" L -0'7" 8:58PM 12'6" 07:43-17:00 13:56-05:32
1/26 12'6" H 11'10" 5:05AM 3'5" L 8'5" 10:16AM 2'2" H 10'7" 2:23PM 11'9" L -1'2" 9:37PM 13'5" 07:41-17:02 14:48-06:30
1/27 13'5" H 12'2" 5:33AM 4'0" L 8'2" 10:48AM 2'7" H 10'9" 3:07PM 12'5" L -1'8" 10:17PM 14'1" 07:40-17:03 15:50-07:21
1/28 14'1" H 12'5" 5:58AM 4'7" L 7'9" 11:19AM 3'1" H 10'11" 3:51PM 12'10" L -1'11" 10:56PM 14'7" 07:39-17:05 17:01-08:03
1/29 14'7" H 12'7" 6:24AM 5'4" L 7'3" 11:52AM 3'9" H 11'0" 4:36PM 12'11" L -1'11" 11:36PM 14'9" 07:38-17:07 18:16-08:38
1/30 14'9" H 12'9" 6:51AM 6'3" L 6'6" 12:30PM 4'4" H 10'11" 5:24PM 12'5" - - - - 07:37-17:08 19:33-09:07
1/31 12'5" L -1'6" 12:17AM 14'5" H 12'11" 7:21AM 7'3" L 5'7" 1:12PM 5'0" H 10'7" 6:17PM N/A 07:36-17:10 20:50-09:32

Des Moines Textual Tide Table for January 2021


Jan 1st (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:56am-4:29pm and the tide times are H 7:27am 12'9" L 12:59pm 7'10" H 5:22pm 10'6" .
Jan 2nd (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:56am-4:30pm and the tide times are L 12:35am -1'11" H 8:01am 12'10" L 1:44pm 7'4" H 6:11pm 10'2" .
Jan 3rd (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:56am-4:31pm and the tide times are L 1:17am -1'4" H 8:36am 12'11" L 2:33pm 6'8" H 7:09pm 9'7" .
Jan 4th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:56am-4:32pm and the tide times are L 2:01am -0'4" H 9:13am 12'11" L 3:28pm 5'8" H 8:17pm 9'0" .
Jan 5th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:56am-4:33pm and the tide times are L 2:48am 1'0" H 9:51am 12'10" L 4:26pm 4'6" H 9:38pm 8'6" .
Jan 6th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:55am-4:34pm and the tide times are L 3:38am 2'8" H 10:30am 12'10" L 5:25pm 3'0" H 11:13pm 8'5" .
Jan 7th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:55am-4:36pm and the tide times are L 4:37am 4'6" H 11:11am 12'9" L 6:22pm 1'6" .
Jan 8th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:55am-4:37pm and the tide times are H 12:57am 8'11" L 5:49am 6'2" H 11:55am 12'7" L 7:15pm 0'0" .
Jan 9th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:54am-4:38pm and the tide times are H 2:35am 10'1" L 7:10am 7'5" H 12:41pm 12'5" L 8:05pm -1'3" .
Jan 10th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:54am-4:39pm and the tide times are H 3:47am 11'3" L 8:29am 8'1" H 1:29pm 12'3" L 8:53pm -2'2" .
Jan 11th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:54am-4:40pm and the tide times are H 4:41am 12'3" L 9:37am 8'3" H 2:19pm 12'1" L 9:40pm -2'9" .
Jan 12th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:53am-4:42pm and the tide times are H 5:27am 12'10" L 10:36am 8'1" H 3:09pm 11'10" L 10:24pm -2'10" .
Jan 13th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:53am-4:43pm and the tide times are H 6:08am 13'1" L 11:28am 7'9" H 4:00pm 11'6" L 11:09pm -2'8" .
Jan 14th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:52am-4:44pm and the tide times are H 6:45am 13'2" L 12:16pm 7'4" H 4:51pm 11'1" L 11:52pm -2'1" .
Jan 15th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:51am-4:46pm and the tide times are H 7:20am 13'1" L 1:04pm 6'10" H 5:42pm 10'6" .
Jan 16th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:51am-4:47pm and the tide times are L 12:34am -1'3" H 7:53am 12'11" L 1:51pm 6'3" H 6:35pm 9'10" .
Jan 17th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:50am-4:49pm and the tide times are L 1:16am -0'2" H 8:26am 12'9" L 2:40pm 5'7" H 7:32pm 9'2" .
Jan 18th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:49am-4:50pm and the tide times are L 1:57am 1'2" H 8:58am 12'6" L 3:30pm 4'10" H 8:35pm 8'6" .
Jan 19th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:48am-4:52pm and the tide times are L 2:38am 2'8" H 9:31am 12'2" L 4:22pm 4'1" H 9:51pm 8'0" .
Jan 20th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:47am-4:53pm and the tide times are L 3:22am 4'4" H 10:06am 11'10" L 5:14pm 3'3" H 11:26pm 8'0" .
Jan 21st (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:47am-4:54pm and the tide times are L 4:15am 6'0" H 10:43am 11'5" L 6:05pm 2'5" .
Jan 22nd (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:46am-4:56pm and the tide times are H 1:28am 8'7" L 5:29am 7'4" H 11:23am 11'1" L 6:53pm 1'7" .
Jan 23rd (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:45am-4:57pm and the tide times are H 3:00am 9'7" L 7:08am 8'3" H 12:07pm 10'9" L 7:37pm 0'10" .
Jan 24th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:44am-4:59pm and the tide times are H 3:55am 10'7" L 8:36am 8'6" H 12:53pm 10'6" L 8:18pm 0'1" .
Jan 25th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:43am-5:00pm and the tide times are H 4:34am 11'4" L 9:35am 8'6" H 1:39pm 10'6" L 8:58pm -0'7" .
Jan 26th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:41am-5:02pm and the tide times are H 5:05am 11'10" L 10:16am 8'5" H 2:23pm 10'7" L 9:37pm -1'2" .
Jan 27th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:40am-5:03pm and the tide times are H 5:33am 12'2" L 10:48am 8'2" H 3:07pm 10'9" L 10:17pm -1'8" .
Jan 28th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:39am-5:05pm and the tide times are H 5:58am 12'5" L 11:19am 7'9" H 3:51pm 10'11" L 10:56pm -1'11" .
Jan 29th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:38am-5:07pm and the tide times are H 6:24am 12'7" L 11:52am 7'3" H 4:36pm 11'0" L 11:36pm -1'11" .
Jan 30th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:37am-5:08pm and the tide times are H 6:51am 12'9" L 12:30pm 6'6" H 5:24pm 10'11" .
Jan 31st (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:36am-5:10pm and the tide times are L 12:17am -1'6" H 7:21am 12'11" L 1:12pm 5'7" H 6:17pm 10'7" .

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Des Moines | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 6:06 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 26 at 2:03PM PDT until June 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Effective: June 26, 2026, 9:03 PM

Expires: June 27, 2026, 3:00 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ135)

PZZ135-271015-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
203 PM PDT Fri Jun 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. Showers with a slight chance
of tstms this evening. Rain likely after midnight.
.SAT...S wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves
around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind around 5 kt, backing to S after midnight.
Waves around 2 ft or less.
.SUN...S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.MON...S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.TUE...S wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves around 2 ft or less.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.WED...S wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves
around 2 ft or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

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Land Forecast (WAZ316)

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain in the late evening and early morning. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Southwest wind to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. West wind to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. South wind to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows near 50.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows near 50.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 50.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 6:06 PM

Des Moines (Guide)

Des Moines on the east side offers excellent fishing for salmon when running and rockfish and lingcod and flounder and sea run cutthroat near freshwater inflows from the waterfront or small boats with outgoing tides concentrating fish near the marina for stronger bites. Public boat ramps at Des Moines marina provide convenient launches slips and fuel for bay trips targeting greenling and perch. Beaches at Des Moines waterfront and the adjacent Saltwater State Park deliver calm sand for family picnics swimming and shore casting with bay views. The south Sound town setting with easy access makes tide planning simple and rewarding.

Saltwater State Park (Tide Pool)

Des Moines Creek Park in Tacoma offers one of the most accessible and family friendly tide pooling spots along Puget Sound, with a gently sloping rocky and pebbled shoreline that reveals rich intertidal zones during low tide. Visitors can discover colorful sea anemones, sea stars (including ochre and sunflower varieties), hermit crabs, chitons, limpets, small sculpins, barnacles, and a variety of marine worms and snails in the shallow pools and under rocks. The site is ideal for all ages thanks to easy trails, nearby playground, spray park, picnic areas, and restrooms, making it perfect for combining hands-on marine discovery with outdoor play and relaxation right next to urban amenities.

Washington State Parks

Washington State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and tidepool access information

WDFW

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules

Des Moines Creek Boat Launch (Other)

Public boat launch at Des Moines Creek providing concrete ramp parking and easy entry for trailered boats kayaks and small craft into Puget Sound for fishing paddling and day trips. Tidal fluctuations affect ramp usability currents and nearshore conditions making tide charts essential for safe launching return and targeting species like salmon perch or rockfish during peak flows. Convenient location near the marina supports combining ramp use with tide awareness and proximity to Des Moines parks and attractions.

Des Moines Creek Park Shoreline (Other)

Public park and shoreline access along Des Moines Creek and Puget Sound featuring trails picnic areas fishing spots and low tide exploration with views of the central Sound and passing vessels. Tidal cycles expose mudflats and intertidal zones at low tide creating opportunities for shore fishing crabbing and observing marine life like crabs birds and occasional seals. Ample parking makes it a great spot for combining casual shore time with tide monitoring and enjoying the scenic Des Moines waterfront.

Des Moines Marina (Other)

Full service marina in Des Moines on Puget Sound offering transient slips fuel pump out repairs storage and amenities with direct access to the central Sound for boating fishing charters and coastal cruising. Protected location provides convenient docking where tidal ranges influence water levels navigation in the marina basin and timing of outings to nearby Vashon Island or Seattle areas. Proximity to restaurants shops and the Des Moines Creek Trail makes it ideal for combining marina stays with tide monitoring and enjoying this South Puget Sound waterfront community.