Des Moines Tides January 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | Puget Sound, WA

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 1, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 1, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 1st, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:29pm and the tide times are H 4:26am 12'0" L 9:05am 8'11" H 1:43pm 12'3" L 9:15pm -3'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 2, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 2, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 2nd, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:30pm and the tide times are H 5:13am 12'9" L 10:08am 8'9" H 2:37pm 12'2" L 10:03pm -3'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 3, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 3, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 3rd, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:31pm and the tide times are H 5:55am 13'2" L 11:03am 8'4" H 3:32pm 12'0" L 10:51pm -3'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 4, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 4, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 4th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:32pm and the tide times are H 6:34am 13'4" L 11:55am 7'9" H 4:28pm 11'7" L 11:37pm -3'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 5, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 5, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 5th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:33pm and the tide times are H 7:12am 13'4" L 12:47pm 7'0" H 5:25pm 11'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 6, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 6th, the sunrise is 7:56am-4:34pm and the tide times are L 12:23am -2'2" H 7:47am 13'3" L 1:39pm 6'3" H 6:24pm 10'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 7, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 7th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:35pm and the tide times are L 1:07am -0'11" H 8:21am 13'2" L 2:32pm 5'4" H 7:26pm 9'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 8, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 8, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 8th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:37pm and the tide times are L 1:50am 0'8" H 8:54am 12'11" L 3:26pm 4'5" H 8:35pm 8'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 9, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 9, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 9th, the sunrise is 7:55am-4:38pm and the tide times are L 2:33am 2'6" H 9:27am 12'8" L 4:21pm 3'6" H 9:56pm 8'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 10, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 10, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 10th, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:39pm and the tide times are L 3:18am 4'5" H 10:00am 12'3" L 5:15pm 2'7" H 11:41pm 8'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 11, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 11, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 11th, the sunrise is 7:54am-4:40pm and the tide times are L 4:13am 6'3" H 10:36am 11'9" L 6:07pm 1'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 12, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 12, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 12th, the sunrise is 7:53am-4:41pm and the tide times are H 1:45am 8'11" L 5:31am 7'9" H 11:15am 11'3" L 6:56pm 1'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 13, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 13th, the sunrise is 7:53am-4:43pm and the tide times are H 3:12am 10'1" L 7:22am 8'8" H 11:59am 10'10" L 7:40pm 0'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 14, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 14th, the sunrise is 7:52am-4:44pm and the tide times are H 4:05am 11'0" L 8:55am 8'10" H 12:46pm 10'6" L 8:22pm -0'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 15, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 15, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 15th, the sunrise is 7:51am-4:45pm and the tide times are H 4:44am 11'8" L 9:55am 8'9" H 1:35pm 10'4" L 9:01pm -0'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 16, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 16, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 16th, the sunrise is 7:51am-4:47pm and the tide times are H 5:16am 12'0" L 10:34am 8'6" H 2:21pm 10'4" L 9:39pm -1'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 17, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 17, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 17th, the sunrise is 7:50am-4:48pm and the tide times are H 5:42am 12'3" L 11:03am 8'3" H 3:04pm 10'5" L 10:16pm -1'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 18, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 18, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 18th, the sunrise is 7:49am-4:50pm and the tide times are H 6:05am 12'4" L 11:29am 8'0" H 3:46pm 10'6" L 10:53pm -1'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 19, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 19, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 19th, the sunrise is 7:48am-4:51pm and the tide times are H 6:26am 12'5" L 11:56am 7'6" H 4:28pm 10'6" L 11:29pm -1'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 20, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 20th, the sunrise is 7:48am-4:53pm and the tide times are H 6:48am 12'7" L 12:28pm 6'10" H 5:12pm 10'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 21, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 21st, the sunrise is 7:47am-4:54pm and the tide times are L 12:06am -1'1" H 7:13am 12'9" L 1:04pm 6'0" H 6:00pm 10'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 22, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 22, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 22nd, the sunrise is 7:46am-4:56pm and the tide times are L 12:42am -0'3" H 7:39am 12'11" L 1:44pm 5'0" H 6:53pm 9'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 23, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 23, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 23rd, the sunrise is 7:45am-4:57pm and the tide times are L 1:20am 0'10" H 8:06am 13'0" L 2:28pm 3'10" H 7:55pm 9'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 24, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 24, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 24th, the sunrise is 7:44am-4:59pm and the tide times are L 1:58am 2'6" H 8:36am 12'11" L 3:17pm 2'9" H 9:07pm 8'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) January 25, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, January 25, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 25th, the sunrise is 7:43am-5:00pm and the tide times are L 2:40am 4'4" H 9:08am 12'9" L 4:10pm 1'7" H 10:35pm 8'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) January 26, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, January 26, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 26th, the sunrise is 7:42am-5:02pm and the tide times are L 3:30am 6'3" H 9:45am 12'6" L 5:08pm 0'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) January 27, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 27th, the sunrise is 7:41am-5:03pm and the tide times are H 12:30am 9'3" L 4:39am 7'11" H 10:30am 12'1" L 6:09pm -0'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) January 28, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 28th, the sunrise is 7:39am-5:05pm and the tide times are H 2:31am 10'3" L 6:21am 8'11" H 11:25am 11'9" L 7:11pm -1'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) January 29, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, January 29, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 29th, the sunrise is 7:38am-5:06pm and the tide times are H 3:39am 11'4" L 8:03am 9'1" H 12:30pm 11'7" L 8:09pm -1'10" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) January 30, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, January 30, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 30th, the sunrise is 7:37am-5:08pm and the tide times are H 4:25am 12'1" L 9:17am 8'8" H 1:37pm 11'6" L 9:03pm -2'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) January 31, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, January 31, 2026
Des Moines tides for Jan 31st, the sunrise is 7:36am-5:09pm and the tide times are H 5:02am 12'7" L 10:11am 8'0" H 2:40pm 11'6" L 9:53pm -2'6" .

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Des Moines Tide Table for January 2026

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

Des Moines Textual Tide Table for January 2026


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

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Des Moines | Heat Advisory

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 6:06 AM

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, 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.