Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 8:17 pm (8.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:4410.611:53 AM8.67:536.96:461.46:477:38First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:5210.81:158.49:066.27:531.66:457:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:4011.02:298.69:545.58:521.76:437:41Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:1411.13:279.010:294.89:411.86:417:43Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:4011.14:159.410:554.210:231.96:397:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:0111.14:579.811:183.511:002.26:377:45Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:2011.25:3610.111:402.711:342.76:357:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:4211.26:1410.412:051.96:337:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:0611.26:5310.612:093.212:331.26:317:50Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:3211.27:3510.812:453.91:060.56:297:51Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:0111.08:2011.01:224.61:41-0.16:277:52Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:3210.89:0911.02:035.42:21-0.56:257:54Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:0510.410:0510.92:486.23:06-0.66:237:55Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:4510.011:1010.83:436.83:57-0.56:217:57Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:389.54:537.34:55-0.26:207:58Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:2410.810:50 AM9.06:197.25:590.16:187:59Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:3511.012:178.97:436.67:070.46:168:01Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:3211.41:429.18:465.58:130.66:148:02Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:1611.72:569.79:344.19:130.96:128:04Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:5312.04:0110.310:162.610:071.46:108:05Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:2812.35:0110.910:571.210:582.26:098:06New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:0112.35:5711.411:36-0.111:473.06:078:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:3612.26:5211.712:16-1.06:058:09New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:1111.97:4611.812:354.012:57-1.56:038:11Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:4811.48:4011.81:255.01:38-1.76:028:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:2810.89:3611.72:185.82:22-1.46:008:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:1110.010:3411.43:186.53:07-0.85:588:15Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:019.111:3811.24:316.83:570.05:568:16First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:028.36:046.84:520.85:558:17First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:4311.011:19 AM7.87:346.35:531.65:538:19First Quarter30Sun
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 10:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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