Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 01m at 1:26 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:5111.01:4711.08:567.78:55-1.07:355:10Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:2311.62:3811.39:427.29:40-1.57:345:12Full Moon2Sun
3Mon4:5312.23:2811.510:246.410:23-1.87:325:13Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:2412.64:2011.611:065.511:07-1.67:315:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:5713.05:1411.511:504.511:50-1.07:305:16Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:3113.36:1011.312:363.57:285:18Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:0813.47:1010.812:350.01:252.67:275:19Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:4613.38:1510.21:201.42:171.87:255:21Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:2813.09:299.72:093.03:121.27:245:23Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:1312.511:019.43:034.74:120.97:225:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:0511.94:106.15:160.67:215:26Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:529.711:05 AM11.25:387.16:220.47:195:27Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:2010.412:1310.87:197.47:250.17:175:29Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:2011.11:1910.58:387.08:21-0.17:165:30Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:0411.62:1910.59:346.59:08-0.17:145:32Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:3911.93:1010.510:175.99:50-0.17:135:33New Moon16Sun
17Mon5:0712.03:5510.510:525.410:270.27:115:35New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:3011.94:3710.511:224.811:030.67:095:37New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:5011.95:1810.411:524.311:371.27:075:38New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:1211.95:5910.312:223.77:065:40Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:3711.96:4210.112:101.912:543.17:045:41Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:0411.87:279.912:452.71:292.67:025:43Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:3511.68:169.61:203.72:082.27:005:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:0711.39:129.31:574.72:511.96:595:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:4410.910:199.12:395.73:401.76:575:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:2610.511:439.23:316.74:351.56:555:49First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:1810.14:437.45:351.26:535:50First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:149.611:22 AM10.06:147.76:360.76:515:52Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 4:52 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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