Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 28m at 2:07 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:30 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:1710.37:2412.312:087.811:32 AM-2.64:158:09Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:059.97:5612.212:547.412:12-2.04:168:09Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:559.48:2612.01:407.012:53-1.24:178:09Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:488.98:5511.82:266.41:33-0.34:178:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:458.29:2511.73:145.82:130.94:188:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:507.79:5511.54:024.92:532.34:198:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:067.310:2711.34:514.03:353.94:198:07Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:407.311:0011.05:372.94:255.44:208:07Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:288.06:211.95:296.84:218:06Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:599.07:030.86:527.94:228:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:1210.53:5710.07:45-0.28:158.44:238:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:5210.54:4010.88:26-1.19:208.64:248:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:3410.55:1511.49:09-2.010:088.64:258:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:1910.65:4811.89:52-2.710:498.34:268:03New Moon14Tue
15Wed3:0710.86:2112.110:35-3.111:317.94:278:03New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:5810.96:5412.411:20-3.34:288:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:5210.77:2612.512:157.312:04-3.04:298:01Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:5010.48:0012.71:026.412:49-2.24:308:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:549.88:3312.71:545.31:34-0.94:317:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:049.19:0812.72:494.12:210.94:327:58First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:258.59:4512.53:462.73:102.94:337:57First Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:038.310:2512.24:441.44:085.04:347:56First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:018.85:430.35:226.84:357:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:419.96:40-0.76:577.94:367:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:0011.33:4811.07:34-1.48:318.24:377:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:5410.94:3811.78:25-1.89:418.04:397:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:5010.65:1912.09:12-2.010:337.64:407:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:4210.45:5312.19:56-2.111:147.24:417:49Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:3110.36:2312.010:37-1.911:506.84:427:48Full Moon29Wed
30Thu4:1810.16:4711.911:15-1.64:447:47Full Moon30Thu
31Fri5:039.97:0911.812:246.311:52 AM-1.04:457:45Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Des Moines, WA today?

Slack tide in Des Moines, WA is approximately 5:18 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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