Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 14m at 12:09 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:11 am (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:4110.210:20 AM10.45:307.95:450.26:495:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:0610.711:39 AM9.87:267.76:540.36:475:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:0311.21:009.68:407.07:570.46:455:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:4411.62:089.79:286.18:490.46:435:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:1511.73:049.910:055.39:330.66:416:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:3811.73:5110.110:354.610:111.06:396:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:5711.64:3410.211:013.810:461.66:376:03Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:1411.65:1510.311:273.111:192.36:356:04Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:3311.65:5510.311:542.311:523.26:336:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:5511.56:3710.412:231.76:316:07Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:2111.47:2010.312:264.112:561.26:296:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:4911.18:0710.21:015.01:320.86:276:10Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:1910.89:009.91:385.92:120.76:256:11Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:5210.410:059.72:216.82:590.76:236:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:309.911:289.73:147.53:530.76:216:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:249.54:338.04:540.76:196:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:589.910:39 AM9.36:148.05:590.66:176:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:5710.412:009.47:317.47:020.46:156:19Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:3510.91:139.88:206.47:590.26:136:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:0511.32:1810.49:005.18:500.36:116:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:3311.83:1710.99:393.59:380.76:096:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:0212.24:1411.410:191.910:241.46:076:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon4:3212.55:1111.711:000.411:102.56:056:26New Moon23Mon
24Tue5:0612.66:0911.811:43-0.811:573.66:036:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:4212.67:0711.812:27-1.56:016:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:2112.28:0911.512:464.81:15-1.75:596:30Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:0411.79:1711.21:395.92:05-1.55:576:31Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:5210.810:3510.92:426.83:00-0.95:556:33First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:519.94:047.34:01-0.15:536:34First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:0210.810:06 AM9.15:527.25:090.75:516:36First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:1510.911:37 AM8.77:226.46:201.35:496:37Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:40 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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