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 3h 15m 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 - Jul 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:0610.55:3210.89:30-0.510:317.65:169:09Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:4910.36:0911.210:07-1.011:197.65:169:09Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:3010.26:4011.410:42-1.311:567.55:179:09Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:1010.17:0611.611:17-1.55:189:09Full Moon4Mon
5Tue4:5010.07:2911.712:277.311:52 AM-1.65:189:08Full Moon5Tue
6Wed5:309.97:5211.812:587.012:28-1.55:199:08Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:129.78:1712.01:316.61:04-1.35:209:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:579.58:4512.12:076.01:40-0.75:219:07Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:479.19:1412.22:475.32:180.15:219:06Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:438.79:4512.23:314.42:581.35:229:06Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:478.410:1912.14:193.43:402.75:239:05Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:038.110:5612.05:102.34:284.35:249:05Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:348.36:051.15:275.95:259:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:168.97:010.06:437.15:269:03Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:2811.73:439.97:58-1.18:087.85:279:02Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:2311.64:4410.98:53-2.19:277.95:289:02Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:2011.65:3111.69:46-2.810:317.65:299:01Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:1811.66:1212.110:36-3.211:267.05:309:00New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:1611.56:4912.411:24-3.25:318:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:1311.37:2512.612:176.212:11-2.85:328:58New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:1010.87:5912.71:065.412:56-1.95:338:57Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:0810.28:3312.61:554.61:40-0.75:348:56Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:099.69:0712.42:453.72:240.85:358:55Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:149.09:4212.13:353.03:092.45:378:54First Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:278.510:1911.64:272.33:574.25:388:53First Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:588.311:0011.15:201.84:555.75:398:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:508.66:161.36:117.05:408:50First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:239.47:120.97:547.65:418:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:3910.14:2410.18:050.59:237.75:438:48Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:349.85:0710.78:550.110:217.55:448:47Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:289.85:3911.09:39-0.311:007.25:458:45Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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