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 1h 31m 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 - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:0111.52:168.48:453.57:572.95:538:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:4111.53:339.09:292.39:003.85:518:21Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:1411.44:359.710:051.29:564.65:498:22Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:4211.35:2710.410:360.310:455.35:488:23Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:0911.16:1210.911:05-0.411:305.95:468:25Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:3610.86:5111.211:34-0.95:458:26Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:0610.67:2711.412:126.412:04-1.35:438:27Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:3710.38:0111.512:526.712:37-1.45:428:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:1210.08:3611.51:327.01:12-1.35:408:30Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:509.79:1411.52:147.11:50-1.15:398:31Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:309.29:5511.43:007.12:31-0.75:388:33Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:178.810:3911.33:527.03:15-0.15:368:34Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:128.311:2411.24:516.74:020.65:358:35Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:227.85:546.14:541.45:348:37Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:0811.211:42 AM7.66:515.25:502.35:328:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:5011.31:077.97:403.96:513.35:318:39Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:2811.42:268.68:232.47:534.35:308:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:0411.63:359.59:030.88:545.15:298:42Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:4111.84:3610.59:44-0.89:525.85:288:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:1812.05:3111.410:26-2.210:486.45:268:44New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:5812.06:2412.111:10-3.311:426.85:258:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:4112.07:1612.511:55-3.85:248:46New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:2811.78:0712.712:367.012:42-3.95:238:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:2011.28:5812.71:337.01:31-3.55:228:49Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:1810.59:4812.62:346.82:21-2.65:218:50Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:229.610:3812.43:416.43:13-1.45:218:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:358.711:2712.24:545.64:080.15:208:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:008.06:084.65:061.75:198:53First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:1412.012:407.77:133.46:103.35:188:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:5811.72:198.18:072.27:194.75:178:55Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:3811.53:429.08:521.18:315.75:178:56Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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