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 : 1:26 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 6:51 am (9.7 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 - Jul 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:3811.37:1012.211:40-2.65:169:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:2610.87:4712.312:386.312:22-2.35:169:09Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:1510.38:2112.31:266.01:04-1.75:179:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:069.88:5512.22:145.61:45-0.85:189:08Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:589.29:2812.13:015.12:260.25:189:08Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:558.610:0311.83:504.63:081.55:199:08Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:588.010:3911.64:414.03:512.85:209:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:117.711:1811.25:333.44:394.25:219:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:397.76:262.75:365.45:229:06Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:0010.92:188.17:162.06:466.55:229:06Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:4510.73:378.98:041.28:047.15:239:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:3010.54:319.78:470.49:147.45:249:04Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:1510.55:1110.39:28-0.310:097.45:259:04Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:5810.55:4410.910:08-1.010:527.25:269:03Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:4010.66:1311.310:47-1.611:316.95:279:02New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:2310.76:4311.711:26-2.05:289:01New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:0810.77:1412.112:116.412:07-2.15:299:01New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:5610.77:4712.412:525.812:48-1.95:309:00Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:4810.48:2212.61:375.11:31-1.35:318:59Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:4510.08:5912.72:254.22:15-0.25:328:58Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:479.59:3912.73:173.33:011.15:348:57Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:579.010:2112.54:122.43:522.75:358:56First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:208.611:0812.25:111.54:504.35:368:55First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:008.76:120.76:005.75:378:54First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:0011.82:419.47:14-0.17:246.65:388:52Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:5711.53:5710.38:14-0.78:486.95:398:51Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:5611.24:5211.09:09-1.39:596.85:418:50Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:5211.15:3611.59:58-1.610:546.45:428:49Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:4510.96:1311.810:43-1.711:415.95:438:47Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:3510.86:4511.911:25-1.55:448:46Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:2210.57:1311.912:225.512:05-1.15:458:45Full Moon31Thu
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 10:08 am — 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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