Des Moines Tides April 2025 | Tide Charts & Tables | Puget Sound, WA

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) April 1, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 1st, the sunrise is 6:47am-7:39pm and the tide times are L 1:34am 5'0" H 7:05am 12'4" L 2:01pm -2'0" H 8:59pm 11'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) April 2, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 2nd, the sunrise is 6:45am-7:41pm and the tide times are L 2:26am 6'3" H 7:44am 11'10" L 2:50pm -2'0" H 10:08pm 11'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) April 3, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, April 3, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 3rd, the sunrise is 6:43am-7:42pm and the tide times are L 3:27am 7'3" H 8:28am 11'1" L 3:43pm -1'6" H 11:29pm 11'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) April 4, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, April 4, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 4th, the sunrise is 6:41am-7:43pm and the tide times are L 4:48am 7'10" H 9:22am 10'1" L 4:44pm -0'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) April 5, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, April 5, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 5th, the sunrise is 6:39am-7:45pm and the tide times are H 1:00am 11'0" L 6:42am 7'9" H 10:36am 9'2" L 5:52pm 0'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) April 6, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, April 6, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 6th, the sunrise is 6:37am-7:46pm and the tide times are H 2:16am 11'2" L 8:19am 6'11" H 12:09pm 8'7" L 7:07pm 0'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) April 7, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, April 7, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 7th, the sunrise is 6:35am-7:48pm and the tide times are H 3:11am 11'3" L 9:18am 5'9" H 1:42pm 8'6" L 8:16pm 1'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) April 8, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 8th, the sunrise is 6:33am-7:49pm and the tide times are H 3:51am 11'5" L 10:01am 4'8" H 2:59pm 8'9" L 9:14pm 1'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) April 9, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 9th, the sunrise is 6:31am-7:50pm and the tide times are H 4:20am 11'4" L 10:35am 3'7" H 4:02pm 9'2" L 10:01pm 2'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) April 10, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, April 10, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 10th, the sunrise is 6:29am-7:52pm and the tide times are H 4:41am 11'4" L 11:04am 2'8" H 4:53pm 9'7" L 10:42pm 2'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) April 11, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, April 11, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 11th, the sunrise is 6:27am-7:53pm and the tide times are H 4:58am 11'3" L 11:29am 1'9" H 5:39pm 10'0" L 11:19pm 3'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) April 12, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, April 12, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 12th, the sunrise is 6:25am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 5:14am 11'2" L 11:52am 0'11" H 6:20pm 10'4" L 11:55pm 4'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) April 13, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, April 13, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 13th, the sunrise is 6:23am-7:56pm and the tide times are H 5:33am 11'0" L 12:17pm 0'2" H 7:00pm 10'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) April 14, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, April 14, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 14th, the sunrise is 6:21am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 12:31am 5'5" H 5:55am 10'10" L 12:45pm -0'4" H 7:39pm 11'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) April 15, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 15th, the sunrise is 6:20am-7:59pm and the tide times are L 1:08am 6'3" H 6:19am 10'7" L 1:16pm -0'8" H 8:20pm 11'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) April 16, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 16th, the sunrise is 6:18am-8:00pm and the tide times are L 1:48am 6'10" H 6:44am 10'3" L 1:51pm -0'10" H 9:03pm 11'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) April 17, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, April 17, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 17th, the sunrise is 6:16am-8:02pm and the tide times are L 2:31am 7'5" H 7:11am 9'10" L 2:30pm -0'9" H 9:53pm 11'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) April 18, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, April 18, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 18th, the sunrise is 6:14am-8:03pm and the tide times are L 3:20am 7'10" H 7:38am 9'5" L 3:15pm -0'6" H 10:52pm 10'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) April 19, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, April 19, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 19th, the sunrise is 6:12am-8:05pm and the tide times are L 4:23am 8'1" H 8:11am 9'0" L 4:07pm -0'2" H 11:58pm 10'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) April 20, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, April 20, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 20th, the sunrise is 6:10am-8:06pm and the tide times are L 5:53am 8'0" H 9:10am 8'6" L 5:06pm 0'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) April 21, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, April 21, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 21st, the sunrise is 6:09am-8:07pm and the tide times are H 1:03am 10'8" L 7:29am 7'6" H 10:52am 8'1" L 6:10pm 0'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) April 22, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 22nd, the sunrise is 6:07am-8:08pm and the tide times are H 1:54am 10'10" L 8:19am 6'6" H 12:29pm 8'1" L 7:14pm 0'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) April 23, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 23rd, the sunrise is 6:05am-8:10pm and the tide times are H 2:32am 11'2" L 8:55am 5'1" H 1:53pm 8'6" L 8:14pm 1'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) April 24, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, April 24, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 24th, the sunrise is 6:03am-8:11pm and the tide times are H 3:03am 11'6" L 9:30am 3'5" H 3:05pm 9'3" L 9:09pm 2'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) April 25, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, April 25, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 25th, the sunrise is 6:02am-8:13pm and the tide times are H 3:32am 11'10" L 10:06am 1'7" H 4:10pm 10'2" L 10:01pm 2'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) April 26, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, April 26, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 26th, the sunrise is 6:00am-8:14pm and the tide times are H 4:02am 12'2" L 10:44am -0'2" H 5:11pm 11'0" L 10:51pm 3'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) April 27, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, April 27, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 27th, the sunrise is 5:58am-8:15pm and the tide times are H 4:33am 12'4" L 11:23am -1'9" H 6:09pm 11'9" L 11:41pm 5'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) April 28, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, April 28, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 28th, the sunrise is 5:56am-8:17pm and the tide times are H 5:06am 12'4" L 12:05pm -2'10" H 7:07pm 12'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) April 29, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 29th, the sunrise is 5:55am-8:18pm and the tide times are L 12:33am 6'1" H 5:43am 12'2" L 12:49pm -3'5" H 8:04pm 12'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) April 30, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Des Moines tides for Apr 30th, the sunrise is 5:53am-8:19pm and the tide times are L 1:28am 6'10" H 6:24am 11'8" L 1:35pm -3'4" H 9:04pm 12'4" .

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Des Moines Tide Table for April 2025

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

Des Moines Textual Tide Table for April 2025


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

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Des Moines | Heat Advisory

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 6:06 AM

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 14 at 12:42AM PDT until June 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 90 to 95
degrees and low temperatures down to 60 to 65 degrees expected.
This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest daytime high temperatures are
expected Monday afternoon and the warmest overnight lows are
expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. Areas away from water
may see localized areas of major HeatRisk, particularly through
the Kent-Auburn Valley and in the Tacoma area.

Effective: June 14, 2026, 7:42 AM

Expires: June 14, 2026, 6:00 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ135)

PZZ135-142230-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
216 AM PDT Sun Jun 14 2026

.TODAY...N wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt. Waves around
2 ft or less.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.MON...Light and variable winds, becoming NW around 5 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Waves
around 2 ft or less.
.TUE...S wind around 5 kt, veering to W 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.WED...S wind around 5 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Waves
around 2 ft or less.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.THU...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.

$$

Land Forecast (WAZ316)

TODAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s. North wind to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. North wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. Highs in the 80s. Light wind.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

TUESDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Southwest wind to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY: Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.

THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs near 80.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.

JUNETEENTH: Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 80s.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 6:06 AM

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.