Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 6:33 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 52m at 10:57 pm (11.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:289.02:4711.67:070.78:535.36:085:49Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:439.23:2411.78:070.89:324.46:095:47Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:439.63:5311.68:571.110:033.76:115:45Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:339.94:1611.59:411.510:313.06:125:43New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:1710.24:3611.310:192.110:562.36:135:41New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:5710.44:5611.210:552.811:221.76:155:39New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:3710.55:1911.011:303.611:501.16:165:37New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:1610.75:4510.812:064.46:175:35Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:5810.76:1310.512:210.612:435.36:195:33Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:4210.86:4310.112:550.31:256.16:205:31Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:3110.77:159.61:330.32:126.86:225:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:2710.67:529.02:150.43:137.46:235:28First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:3410.58:458.63:050.74:357.66:255:26First Quarter13Sat
14Sun11:4910.610:038.24:020.96:187.46:265:24First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:5410.85:061.17:236.86:275:22First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:4111.26:121.18:015.86:295:20Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:468.82:1811.57:131.18:354.76:305:18Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:519.52:4911.98:091.19:093.26:325:16Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:4910.33:2012.29:001.49:451.76:335:14Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:4511.13:5212.49:482.010:240.26:355:13Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:4011.74:2512.510:352.911:05-1.06:365:11Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:3512.15:0012.411:234.011:48-1.96:385:09Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:3312.35:3812.012:145.16:395:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:3212.36:2011.512:33-2.31:096.16:415:06Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:3612.27:0810.71:21-2.22:136.86:425:04Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:4512.08:059.72:13-1.63:327.26:445:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:5911.89:188.83:10-0.75:147.06:455:00Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:1111.84:130.46:456.26:464:59Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:1011.85:221.37:475.26:484:57Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:258.21:5511.86:322.08:314.16:494:56Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:458.62:3011.77:362.69:063.16:514:54Waning Crescent31Wed
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 2:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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