Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 12:43 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:32 pm (12.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:2111.36:2012.210:37-3.011:357.54:167:57New Moon1Sat
2Sun4:0310.87:0112.311:17-2.84:157:58New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:4710.37:4012.212:267.511:58 AM-2.44:157:59Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:349.88:1712.11:177.312:39-1.84:147:59Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:249.28:5311.92:097.01:21-1.04:148:00Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:198.59:2811.73:046.52:040.04:138:01Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:217.910:0411.54:015.92:481.24:138:02First Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:337.310:4011.34:575.13:342.54:138:03First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:597.111:1611.25:484.14:253.94:128:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:347.46:313.05:235.24:128:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:058.27:101.96:306.34:128:05Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:2610.93:149.17:460.77:397.24:118:05Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:0110.84:0610.18:22-0.48:437.74:118:06Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:3710.84:4810.98:58-1.49:378.04:118:06Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:1410.85:2711.59:37-2.210:258.14:118:07Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:5310.96:0411.910:18-2.911:108.04:118:07Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:3710.96:4112.211:00-3.311:567.84:118:08Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:2510.87:1812.411:45-3.34:118:08Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:1810.67:5612.612:447.312:30-3.04:118:09Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:1810.18:3412.71:376.61:17-2.14:118:09Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:239.49:1212.72:355.72:05-0.94:128:09Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:388.69:5112.73:354.52:550.84:128:09Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:058.110:3212.54:363.13:482.74:128:09Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:478.111:1412.35:361.74:504.64:128:10Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:348.86:330.46:046.24:138:10Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:019.97:25-0.87:287.34:138:10Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:4411.74:0510.98:13-1.78:477.84:138:10Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:3111.34:5611.68:57-2.29:537.84:148:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:1811.05:3712.09:40-2.510:477.74:148:10New Moon29Sat
30Sun3:0410.76:1412.110:20-2.511:337.54:158:10New Moon30Sun
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 4:07 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 6% 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 (6% 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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