Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 6:34 pm (12.2 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 - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:1810.35:0211.49:26-1.510:217.04:477:43Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:0610.65:2611.710:07-1.910:566.24:487:42Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:5410.75:5212.010:47-1.911:345.34:507:40Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:4410.86:1912.311:28-1.44:517:39Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:3810.66:4912.512:154.212:09-0.64:527:37Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:3610.37:2212.61:003.012:520.74:537:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:389.97:5712.51:481.91:362.34:557:34Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:489.58:3612.32:391.02:244.04:567:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:119.29:2011.83:350.33:215.74:577:31Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:569.310:1311.34:35-0.24:357.04:597:29Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:429.95:39-0.66:147.75:007:28Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:5410.66:44-0.87:527.65:017:26Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:2710.53:4411.27:45-1.19:017.05:037:24Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:3410.44:2311.68:39-1.29:506.35:047:23Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:3410.44:5411.79:27-1.210:315.65:057:21New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:2610.45:2011.710:09-0.911:064.95:077:19New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:1410.35:4311.710:48-0.311:394.25:087:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:0010.26:0411.611:250.45:097:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:4610.06:2811.512:113.512:011.45:117:14Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:339.86:5311.412:442.912:372.55:127:12Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:219.57:2211.21:192.31:133.65:137:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:149.37:5310.81:571.81:514.85:147:09Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:139.08:2810.42:391.52:346.05:167:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:278.99:089.93:261.43:287.05:177:05First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:079.04:201.34:487.75:187:03First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:469.45:201.16:397.95:207:01First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:4110.06:220.77:597.65:216:59Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:129.33:1510.57:200.28:427.15:226:57Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:149.73:4210.98:12-0.39:156.35:246:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:0910.14:0511.38:58-0.69:485.35:256:53Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:0110.64:3011.69:42-0.710:244.15:266:52Full Moon31Mon
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 9:21 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 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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