Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 17m at 8:37 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:49 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:0910.17:1511.512:266.311:58 AM-0.95:468:44New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:489.97:3911.612:556.012:33-0.75:478:43New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:289.88:0511.71:265.61:08-0.35:498:41Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:119.68:3411.72:005.11:430.25:508:40Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:569.39:0511.72:374.62:201.05:518:38Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:468.99:3811.63:194.02:582.15:538:37Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:448.610:1311.44:043.33:403.25:548:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:528.410:5311.24:542.64:284.55:558:34First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:138.45:481.85:295.75:568:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:468.96:450.96:456.75:588:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:2910.93:089.77:42-0.18:067.15:598:29Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:2511.04:0910.68:38-1.09:177.06:008:27Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:2211.24:5611.39:32-1.810:166.66:028:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:1911.45:3711.810:22-2.411:076.06:038:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:1411.66:1612.211:11-2.611:555.26:048:22Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:1011.66:5412.511:58-2.36:068:21Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:0611.47:3212.612:434.412:45-1.66:078:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:0411.08:1112.51:323.51:32-0.56:088:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:0410.58:5012.32:222.82:190.96:108:15Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:089.99:3111.93:142.23:092.46:118:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:209.410:1511.44:081.74:044.06:128:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:479.111:0410.75:061.45:105.56:148:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:299.36:071.26:376.46:158:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:0010.22:579.97:081.08:156.86:168:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:029.83:5910.58:070.79:316.66:188:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:039.64:4410.99:000.510:226.26:198:02Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:589.65:1811.19:460.211:005.96:208:01Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:459.85:4411.210:260.111:305.56:227:59New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:269.96:0611.211:020.111:555.16:237:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:0510.16:2711.311:360.26:247:55New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:4210.16:4911.412:204.612:100.56:267:53New Moon31Tue
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 12:43 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 12% 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 (12% 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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