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 6h 07m 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 - Oct 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:1910.86:1010.412:30-0.212:546.26:075:50Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:0710.76:4110.11:09-0.41:376.96:085:48Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:0410.67:169.71:53-0.42:307.56:105:46First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:1110.48:069.32:44-0.23:407.96:115:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:2910.49:248.93:420.15:137.86:125:42First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:3810.74:480.36:387.16:145:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:2611.05:550.67:345.96:155:38Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:259.12:0311.46:590.88:174.46:175:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:409.72:3511.87:581.28:572.76:185:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:4610.53:0512.28:511.89:371.06:195:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:4611.23:3712.49:412.710:17-0.66:215:31Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:4411.74:1012.410:293.710:57-1.76:225:29Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:4112.14:4512.311:184.811:39-2.36:245:27Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:3712.25:2311.812:095.86:255:25Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:3412.26:0411.212:23-2.41:036.66:275:23Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:3311.96:5110.41:09-2.12:067.26:285:21Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:3811.67:469.51:59-1.33:247.46:295:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:4811.38:558.62:53-0.35:047.26:315:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:5611.210:238.13:530.76:326.46:325:15Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:5211.14:591.77:305.56:345:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:3311.16:072.48:124.56:355:12Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:198.32:0411.17:113.08:453.56:375:10Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:248.92:2811.18:053.69:112.56:385:08Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:179.52:4811.18:514.29:341.56:405:07Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:0210.13:0911.09:324.99:570.66:415:05New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:4210.63:3211.010:105.510:23-0.16:435:03New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:2011.13:5710.910:476.110:52-0.86:445:01New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:5711.44:2410.811:246.711:24-1.36:465:00New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:3511.74:5310.612:047.26:474:58Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:1711.85:2510.312:01-1.512:477.56:494:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:0311.76:0210.012:41-1.51:357.86:504:55Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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