Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:37 pm (7.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 21m at 5:29 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:218.410:1011.93:395.93:040.44:167:57First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:348.010:5711.94:395.23:581.44:157:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:587.911:4212.05:394.14:582.54:157:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:258.36:352.76:033.64:148:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:2712.11:469.07:251.27:104.54:148:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:1112.22:5710.08:13-0.38:145.24:138:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:5512.33:5810.98:58-1.69:155.74:138:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:3912.34:5311.79:43-2.610:136.04:128:03Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:2412.25:4412.210:28-3.211:086.24:128:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:1011.86:3312.611:13-3.44:128:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:0011.37:2012.712:046.211:59 AM-3.04:128:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:5210.68:0712.71:016.112:45-2.34:118:06Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:499.88:5212.52:015.91:32-1.34:118:06Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:509.09:3712.33:045.42:21-0.14:118:07Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:588.210:2212.04:104.93:121.34:118:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:187.711:0611.65:154.14:072.84:118:08Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:517.611:5011.46:153.25:084.14:118:08Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:248.07:052.36:175.24:118:08Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:3111.12:408.77:481.57:286.04:118:09Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:1010.93:389.58:240.78:316.54:118:09Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:4710.74:2310.28:570.09:246.84:128:09Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:2210.65:0010.79:29-0.610:086.94:128:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:5710.55:3211.110:01-1.110:477.04:128:10New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:3210.46:0111.410:35-1.511:246.94:128:10New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:0910.36:3111.711:10-1.74:138:10New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:4710.17:0312.012:026.811:48 AM-1.74:138:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:309.97:3712.212:426.512:27-1.64:148:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:179.68:1312.31:266.11:08-1.14:148:10Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:109.28:5112.42:145.51:51-0.34:158:10Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:118.79:3112.43:074.82:380.84:158:09First Quarter30Mon
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 8:03 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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