Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 8:18 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:4210.59:0312.51:556.71:48-2.55:168:57Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:3810.09:4812.52:506.42:36-1.85:158:58Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:429.310:3312.53:505.83:26-0.75:158:59First Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:568.611:2012.44:554.94:200.65:149:00First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:228.16:013.85:192.25:149:01First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:0712.31:008.17:042.46:253.75:139:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:5412.22:368.88:011.17:375.05:139:02Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:4012.13:569.78:51-0.28:495.95:129:03Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:2511.94:5910.69:37-1.29:566.45:129:04Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:0811.75:5111.310:19-1.910:556.75:129:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:5011.46:3511.810:59-2.311:486.85:129:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:3211.07:1512.011:38-2.45:119:06Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:1510.67:5112.112:376.812:16-2.25:119:06Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:5910.28:2412.11:236.712:55-1.85:119:07Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:449.78:5612.02:096.51:34-1.25:119:07Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:339.29:2911.92:556.12:14-0.45:119:08Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:268.610:0211.83:435.72:540.65:119:08Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:248.010:3811.64:335.13:361.75:119:08Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:317.611:1511.45:254.44:202.95:119:09Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:497.411:5511.26:173.65:104.25:129:09Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:187.67:052.76:095.45:129:09Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:3511.12:468.27:501.77:176.45:129:09Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:1610.93:549.18:330.68:277.05:129:10Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:5610.94:4510.09:13-0.49:307.35:139:10Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:3711.05:2710.89:54-1.410:247.45:139:10Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:1911.16:0511.410:35-2.211:137.35:139:10New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:0311.26:4211.911:17-2.85:149:10New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:5011.27:1912.312:007.112:01-3.15:149:10New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:4111.07:5712.612:476.612:45-2.95:159:10Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:3610.78:3612.81:376.01:31-2.45:159:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 11:20 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 90% 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 (90% 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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