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

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) March 1, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, March 1, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 1st, the sunrise is 6:49am-5:54pm and the tide times are H 4:29am 12'2" L 10:03am 6'1" H 2:53pm 10'8" L 9:40pm -0'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) March 2, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, March 2, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 2nd, the sunrise is 6:47am-5:56pm and the tide times are H 4:56am 12'4" L 10:41am 5'0" H 3:50pm 10'9" L 10:23pm -0'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) March 3, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 3rd, the sunrise is 6:45am-5:57pm and the tide times are H 5:20am 12'4" L 11:17am 4'0" H 4:43pm 10'9" L 11:04pm 0'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) March 4, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 4th, the sunrise is 6:43am-5:59pm and the tide times are H 5:42am 12'4" L 11:52am 3'0" H 5:33pm 10'8" L 11:42pm 1'6" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) March 5, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, March 5, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 5th, the sunrise is 6:41am-6:00pm and the tide times are H 6:04am 12'3" L 12:26pm 2'1" H 6:23pm 10'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) March 6, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, March 6, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 6th, the sunrise is 6:39am-6:02pm and the tide times are L 12:19am 2'10" H 6:28am 12'1" L 1:01pm 1'5" H 7:13pm 10'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) March 7, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, March 7, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 7th, the sunrise is 6:37am-6:03pm and the tide times are L 12:58am 4'3" H 6:54am 11'9" L 1:37pm 1'0" H 8:06pm 10'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) March 8, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, March 8, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 8th, the sunrise is 7:35am-7:05pm and the tide times are L 1:37am 5'7" H 8:22am 11'3" L 3:16pm 0'9" H 10:05pm 10'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) March 9, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, March 9, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 9th, the sunrise is 7:33am-7:06pm and the tide times are L 3:21am 6'9" H 8:53am 10'8" L 3:59pm 0'10" H 11:15pm 9'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) March 10, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 10th, the sunrise is 7:32am-7:07pm and the tide times are L 4:15am 7'9" H 9:28am 10'0" L 4:49pm 1'1" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) March 11, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 11th, the sunrise is 7:30am-7:09pm and the tide times are H 12:53am 9'9" L 5:48am 8'5" H 10:14am 9'4" L 5:48pm 1'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) March 12, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, March 12, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 12th, the sunrise is 7:28am-7:10pm and the tide times are H 2:40am 10'0" L 8:38am 8'4" H 11:24am 8'10" L 6:55pm 1'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) March 13, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, March 13, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 13th, the sunrise is 7:26am-7:12pm and the tide times are H 3:39am 10'5" L 9:38am 7'9" H 12:46pm 8'8" L 8:00pm 1'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) March 14, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, March 14, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 14th, the sunrise is 7:24am-7:13pm and the tide times are H 4:15am 10'9" L 10:08am 7'2" H 1:59pm 8'11" L 8:55pm 0'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) March 15, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, March 15, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 15th, the sunrise is 7:22am-7:15pm and the tide times are H 4:39am 11'0" L 10:29am 6'6" H 2:59pm 9'4" L 9:42pm 0'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) March 16, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, March 16, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 16th, the sunrise is 7:20am-7:16pm and the tide times are H 4:58am 11'3" L 10:49am 5'7" H 3:50pm 9'9" L 10:23pm 0'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) March 17, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 17th, the sunrise is 7:18am-7:18pm and the tide times are H 5:16am 11'6" L 11:14am 4'6" H 4:39pm 10'3" L 11:02pm 0'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) March 18, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 18th, the sunrise is 7:16am-7:19pm and the tide times are H 5:35am 11'10" L 11:43am 3'2" H 5:27pm 10'8" L 11:41pm 1'5" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) March 19, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, March 19, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 19th, the sunrise is 7:13am-7:21pm and the tide times are H 5:57am 12'1" L 12:16pm 1'10" H 6:17pm 11'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) March 20, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, March 20, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 20th, the sunrise is 7:11am-7:22pm and the tide times are L 12:20am 2'5" H 6:23am 12'3" L 12:53pm 0'6" H 7:09pm 11'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) March 21, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, March 21, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 21st, the sunrise is 7:09am-7:23pm and the tide times are L 1:01am 3'7" H 6:51am 12'4" L 1:33pm -0'6" H 8:05pm 11'4" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) March 22, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, March 22, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 22nd, the sunrise is 7:07am-7:25pm and the tide times are L 1:44am 4'11" H 7:22am 12'2" L 2:17pm -1'2" H 9:05pm 11'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) March 23, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, March 23, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 23rd, the sunrise is 7:05am-7:26pm and the tide times are L 2:32am 6'2" H 7:58am 11'10" L 3:06pm -1'5" H 10:14pm 10'11" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) March 24, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 24th, the sunrise is 7:03am-7:28pm and the tide times are L 3:27am 7'3" H 8:39am 11'3" L 4:01pm -1'3" H 11:39pm 10'8" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Wed) March 25, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 25th, the sunrise is 7:01am-7:29pm and the tide times are L 4:42am 8'1" H 9:32am 10'6" L 5:04pm -0'9" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Thu) March 26, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Thursday, March 26, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 26th, the sunrise is 6:59am-7:30pm and the tide times are H 1:19am 10'8" L 6:31am 8'2" H 10:46am 9'9" L 6:15pm -0'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Fri) March 27, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Friday, March 27, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 27th, the sunrise is 6:57am-7:32pm and the tide times are H 2:38am 11'0" L 8:18am 7'5" H 12:18pm 9'3" L 7:29pm 0'0" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sat) March 28, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Saturday, March 28, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 28th, the sunrise is 6:55am-7:33pm and the tide times are H 3:30am 11'4" L 9:21am 6'3" H 1:49pm 9'3" L 8:35pm 0'3" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Sun) March 29, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Sunday, March 29, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 29th, the sunrise is 6:53am-7:35pm and the tide times are H 4:09am 11'7" L 10:07am 5'0" H 3:06pm 9'6" L 9:32pm 0'7" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Mon) March 30, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Monday, March 30, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 30th, the sunrise is 6:51am-7:36pm and the tide times are H 4:38am 11'9" L 10:44am 3'9" H 4:10pm 9'11" L 10:21pm 1'2" .

Des Moines Tide Chart for (Tue) March 31, 2026

Des Moines tide chart for Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Des Moines tides for Mar 31st, the sunrise is 6:49am-7:38pm and the tide times are H 5:02am 11'9" L 11:17am 2'7" H 5:05pm 10'3" L 11:04pm 2'0" .

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Des Moines Tide Table for March 2026

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

Des Moines Textual Tide Table for March 2026


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

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Des Moines | Heat Advisory

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

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 9:02PM 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.

Effective: June 13, 2026, 4:02 AM

Expires: June 13, 2026, 12:30 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ135)

PZZ135-130945-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
139 PM PDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.TONIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.SAT...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 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 W after midnight. Waves
around 2 ft or less.
.TUE...S wind around 5 kt, veering to W 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 NW in the afternoon. Waves
around 2 ft or less.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Waves
around 2 ft or less.

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Land Forecast (WAZ316)

REST OF TONIGHT: Clear. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. North wind to 10 mph late in the evening becoming light.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT: 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 near 90.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows near 60.

TUESDAY: Sunny. Highs near 80.

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

WEDNESDAY: 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 in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

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