Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:19 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 8:01 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:3111.58:589.61:334.92:211.26:495:53Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:0110.910:099.42:156.23:041.16:475:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:3410.311:509.43:057.43:531.16:455:56First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:169.74:228.34:511.36:435:58First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:489.810:17 AM9.27:128.65:551.26:425:59First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:5010.411:37 AM8.98:388.16:591.06:406:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:2610.812:509.19:137.67:550.66:386:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:5111.11:509.49:357.08:420.26:366:04Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:1111.32:419.99:556.39:240.06:346:05Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:2911.63:2910.310:185.310:020.16:326:07Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:4711.94:1710.710:464.110:400.66:306:08Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:0812.15:0610.911:182.711:181.56:286:10Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:3312.35:5811.111:541.411:582.76:266:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:0012.46:5311.112:340.26:246:12Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:2912.37:5310.912:394.11:18-0.76:226:14Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:0312.19:0110.61:245.52:06-1.16:206:15Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:4111.610:2510.42:166.92:59-1.16:186:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:2810.93:237.94:00-0.86:166:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:1410.59:32 AM10.15:058.55:10-0.46:146:20Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:4310.911:01 AM9.57:098.06:22-0.16:126:21Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:3911.412:349.48:237.07:310.06:106:22Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:1811.71:539.69:105.88:290.26:086:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:4911.92:589.99:484.69:190.76:066:25Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:1411.93:5410.210:213.510:021.36:046:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:3511.94:4410.410:522.410:422.26:026:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:5511.85:3210.611:221.511:203.36:006:30New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:1611.66:1710.711:520.711:584.45:586:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:4011.47:0310.812:230.15:566:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:0611.07:4910.812:375.412:56-0.25:546:34Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:3510.58:3910.61:186.41:33-0.25:526:35Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:0610.09:3610.32:047.22:140.15:506:37Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 11:10 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 12% 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 (12% 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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