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

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) December 1, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, December 1, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 1st, the sunrise is 7:36am-4:20pm and the tide times are H 1:53am 9'1" L 7:02am 5'4" H 1:02pm 12'6" L 8:10pm -0'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) December 2, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 2nd, the sunrise is 7:37am-4:19pm and the tide times are H 3:06am 10'4" L 8:06am 6'6" H 1:38pm 12'8" L 8:51pm -1'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) December 3, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 3rd, the sunrise is 7:38am-4:19pm and the tide times are H 4:07am 11'6" L 9:07am 7'4" H 2:16pm 12'8" L 9:34pm -3'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) December 4, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, December 4, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 4th, the sunrise is 7:39am-4:19pm and the tide times are H 5:02am 12'5" L 10:05am 7'11" H 2:56pm 12'8" L 10:18pm -3'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) December 5, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, December 5, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 5th, the sunrise is 7:40am-4:19pm and the tide times are H 5:54am 13'0" L 11:01am 8'3" H 3:41pm 12'5" L 11:04pm -4'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) December 6, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, December 6, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 6th, the sunrise is 7:42am-4:18pm and the tide times are H 6:44am 13'3" L 11:58am 8'3" H 4:30pm 11'11" L 11:51pm -3'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) December 7, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, December 7, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 7th, the sunrise is 7:43am-4:18pm and the tide times are H 7:33am 13'3" L 12:57pm 8'0" H 5:24pm 11'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) December 8, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, December 8, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 8th, the sunrise is 7:44am-4:18pm and the tide times are L 12:40am -3'1" H 8:22am 13'1" L 2:00pm 7'7" H 6:22pm 10'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) December 9, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 9th, the sunrise is 7:45am-4:18pm and the tide times are L 1:29am -1'11" H 9:09am 12'10" L 3:08pm 6'11" H 7:28pm 9'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) December 10, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 10th, the sunrise is 7:46am-4:18pm and the tide times are L 2:19am -0'6" H 9:55am 12'7" L 4:21pm 6'0" H 8:44pm 8'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) December 11, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, December 11, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 11th, the sunrise is 7:46am-4:18pm and the tide times are L 3:11am 1'1" H 10:38am 12'5" L 5:30pm 4'10" H 10:15pm 7'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) December 12, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, December 12, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 12th, the sunrise is 7:47am-4:18pm and the tide times are L 4:06am 2'10" H 11:17am 12'2" L 6:28pm 3'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) December 13, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, December 13, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 13th, the sunrise is 7:48am-4:18pm and the tide times are H 12:01am 7'9" L 5:08am 4'7" H 11:53am 11'11" L 7:15pm 2'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) December 14, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, December 14, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 14th, the sunrise is 7:49am-4:18pm and the tide times are H 1:47am 8'5" L 6:21am 6'1" H 12:27pm 11'7" L 7:54pm 1'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) December 15, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, December 15, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 15th, the sunrise is 7:50am-4:18pm and the tide times are H 3:10am 9'6" L 7:38am 7'3" H 1:00pm 11'4" L 8:27pm 0'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) December 16, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 16th, the sunrise is 7:51am-4:19pm and the tide times are H 4:09am 10'8" L 8:50am 8'0" H 1:32pm 11'0" L 8:58pm -0'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) December 17, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 17th, the sunrise is 7:51am-4:19pm and the tide times are H 4:55am 11'6" L 9:51am 8'5" H 2:05pm 10'9" L 9:29pm -0'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) December 18, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, December 18, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 18th, the sunrise is 7:52am-4:19pm and the tide times are H 5:32am 12'0" L 10:41am 8'7" H 2:38pm 10'7" L 10:00pm -1'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) December 19, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, December 19, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 19th, the sunrise is 7:52am-4:20pm and the tide times are H 6:04am 12'4" L 11:22am 8'7" H 3:13pm 10'5" L 10:34pm -1'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) December 20, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, December 20, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 20th, the sunrise is 7:53am-4:20pm and the tide times are H 6:32am 12'6" L 11:57am 8'7" H 3:49pm 10'3" L 11:10pm -1'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) December 21, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, December 21, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 21st, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:21pm and the tide times are H 7:00am 12'6" L 12:31pm 8'5" H 4:27pm 10'1" L 11:48pm -1'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) December 22, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, December 22, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 22nd, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:21pm and the tide times are H 7:30am 12'7" L 1:06pm 8'2" H 5:08pm 9'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) December 23, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 23rd, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:22pm and the tide times are L 12:27am -1'6" H 8:01am 12'7" L 1:46pm 7'9" H 5:53pm 9'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) December 24, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 24th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:22pm and the tide times are L 1:07am -1'1" H 8:33am 12'8" L 2:30pm 7'1" H 6:47pm 9'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) December 25, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, December 25, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 25th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:23pm and the tide times are L 1:47am -0'3" H 9:06am 12'9" L 3:20pm 6'3" H 7:51pm 8'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) December 26, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, December 26, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 26th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:24pm and the tide times are L 2:29am 0'11" H 9:39am 12'9" L 4:13pm 5'0" H 9:10pm 8'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) December 27, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, December 27, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 27th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:25pm and the tide times are L 3:15am 2'6" H 10:13am 12'9" L 5:06pm 3'7" H 10:41pm 7'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) December 28, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, December 28, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 28th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:25pm and the tide times are L 4:07am 4'3" H 10:48am 12'8" L 5:59pm 2'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) December 29, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, December 29, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 29th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:26pm and the tide times are H 12:24am 8'5" L 5:11am 6'1" H 11:27am 12'8" L 6:49pm 0'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) December 30, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 30th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:27pm and the tide times are H 2:06am 9'6" L 6:28am 7'6" H 12:09pm 12'7" L 7:39pm -1'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) December 31, 2025

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Des Moines tides for Dec 31st, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:28pm and the tide times are H 3:26am 10'10" L 7:50am 8'5" H 12:55pm 12'6" L 8:26pm -2'4" .

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

Des Moines Textual Tide Table for December 2025


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

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Des Moines | Heat Advisory

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:06 PM

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 13 at 6:11AM 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 Sunday 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 13, 2026, 1:11 PM

Expires: June 13, 2026, 9:15 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ135)

PZZ135-132230-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
219 AM PDT Sat Jun 13 2026

.TODAY...N wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 20 kt. Waves around
2 ft or less.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 20 kt, easing to around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.SUN...N wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.
Waves around 2 ft or less.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 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 NW 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 S 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.

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Land Forecast (WAZ316)

TODAY: Sunny. Highs in the 80s. Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs in the 80s. North wind to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows near 60. North wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

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

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows near 60.

TUESDAY: Sunny. Highs near 80.

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

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.

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

THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.

JUNETEENTH: Sunny. Highs near 80.

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:06 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.