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 5h 48m 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 - Oct 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:1410.84:0911.610:132.810:410.56:075:50Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:0011.24:3811.810:533.611:18-0.66:095:48Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:4911.65:1011.811:354.411:59-1.46:105:46Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:4111.75:4511.712:205.36:115:44Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:3611.66:2611.312:43-1.81:106.26:135:42Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:3711.47:1310.81:32-1.82:076.96:145:40Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:4711.28:1210.12:26-1.43:197.36:155:38Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:0411.09:289.43:26-0.74:517.26:175:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:1811.14:330.16:256.46:185:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:1611.35:430.87:345.26:205:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:349.02:0011.66:521.48:233.86:215:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:549.42:3511.77:542.09:042.56:235:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:5910.03:0411.88:492.79:391.46:245:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:5510.53:3211.79:373.410:110.46:255:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:4511.03:5811.510:224.210:43-0.36:275:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:3111.34:2611.311:055.011:14-0.76:285:21New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:1311.54:5610.911:475.811:47-0.96:305:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:5511.55:2810.512:306.46:315:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:3611.56:0410.012:23-0.81:166.96:335:15Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:2111.36:449.51:01-0.62:077.26:345:13Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:0911.17:318.91:43-0.13:097.36:355:12Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:0410.98:308.32:300.64:287.26:375:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:0210.79:447.93:221.25:546.86:385:08First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:5610.811:077.84:201.96:526.06:405:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:4010.95:222.57:295.06:415:05First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:278.11:1511.16:233.07:593.96:435:03Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:358.71:4611.37:193.58:292.56:445:01Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:339.52:1511.68:124.09:001.16:465:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:2410.42:4411.89:004.69:34-0.36:474:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:1411.23:1512.09:475.210:11-1.66:494:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon5:0211.93:4912.010:335.910:51-2.56:504:55Full Moon31Mon
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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