Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:04 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 8:44 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:0611.011:36 AM9.17:056.56:220.75:486:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:0111.31:059.18:095.37:291.25:466:39Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:4111.52:199.58:564.18:261.75:446:40Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:1311.63:219.99:342.99:162.35:426:42Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:3911.64:1310.310:061.910:013.05:406:43Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:0311.55:0010.610:361.010:423.75:386:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:2711.45:4310.911:060.311:214.55:366:46Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:5311.26:2411.011:36-0.25:346:47Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:2210.97:0411.112:005.312:08-0.55:326:49Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:5310.67:4511.012:406.012:42-0.55:306:50Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:2710.28:3010.91:226.51:21-0.45:296:51Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:059.79:2010.62:096.92:030.05:276:53Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:489.210:1810.43:057.22:500.55:256:54Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:428.611:2110.34:167.33:431.05:236:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:528.25:437.04:421.45:216:57Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:1910.411:12 AM8.16:526.45:441.85:196:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:0410.612:308.37:355.46:442.25:177:00Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:4010.91:398.98:104.27:402.65:157:01Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:1011.22:399.68:432.78:323.15:137:03Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:4011.53:3410.59:181.29:213.75:127:04Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:1011.84:2711.29:55-0.410:084.45:107:05New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:4312.05:1911.810:35-1.710:565.15:087:07New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:1912.06:1312.111:17-2.611:455.85:067:08New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:5911.98:0812.31:02-3.06:048:10Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:4311.69:0512.21:376.41:50-3.06:038:11Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:3311.010:0511.92:356.82:41-2.46:018:12Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:3010.211:0811.73:437.03:36-1.55:598:14First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:409.35:046.74:36-0.45:588:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:1311.611:05 AM8.56:346.05:400.85:568:17First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:1111.512:438.27:494.86:491.95:548:18First Quarter30Sat
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 11:54 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 83% 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 Gibbous (83% 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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