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 : 1:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 7:06 am (10.3 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:349.93:3611.88:500.99:512.96:085:49Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:3310.34:0011.89:371.610:241.76:095:47Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:2710.64:2311.710:202.610:560.76:105:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:1710.94:4611.511:013.711:28-0.16:125:43Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:0511.15:1211.211:434.86:135:41Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:5211.25:3910.812:00-0.512:255.96:155:39Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:4011.26:1010.312:35-0.71:116.86:165:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:3111.06:439.71:12-0.62:047.46:175:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:2810.87:229.01:54-0.13:127.96:195:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:3610.58:158.42:420.45:077.96:205:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:5210.59:357.93:381.07:017.46:225:30Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:5410.64:411.57:476.76:235:28Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:3610.85:471.88:156.06:245:26Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:288.02:0611.06:482.08:365.06:265:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:338.62:3011.27:412.28:563.96:275:22Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:299.22:5211.48:282.59:212.56:295:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:1910.03:1411.79:113.19:491.16:305:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:0710.73:3811.89:533.910:21-0.46:325:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:5611.44:0511.910:354.810:57-1.66:335:15New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:4611.84:3611.911:195.811:37-2.46:355:13New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:3812.15:1011.712:066.76:365:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:3512.15:4911.312:21-2.812:587.46:375:09Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:3612.06:3610.71:09-2.71:597.96:395:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:4511.77:359.92:02-2.13:178.16:405:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:5911.68:559.13:01-1.24:577.66:425:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:0611.64:06-0.16:296.66:435:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:5911.85:160.97:305.16:455:01Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:168.41:4011.96:261.88:153.66:464:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:448.92:1211.97:302.78:532.16:484:57Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:559.62:3911.98:283.69:260.96:494:56Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:5410.33:0411.89:194.69:57-0.26:514:54Full Moon31Tue
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 10:15 am — 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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