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 2h 36m 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 - Aug 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:0810.37:4011.91:015.012:43-0.55:478:43Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:559.98:0711.81:394.51:210.35:488:42Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:439.58:3711.72:174.01:591.35:498:41Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:339.19:0911.52:573.52:372.45:508:39Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:288.79:4311.23:403.03:173.65:528:38Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:318.410:2110.84:262.64:014.85:538:36Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:468.311:0510.45:162.24:546.05:548:35Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:208.46:101.86:056.85:568:33Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:519.07:061.37:327.35:578:32Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:499.93:509.78:010.78:497.35:588:30Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:4410.04:3010.38:510.19:437.06:008:28Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:3610.25:0110.89:37-0.610:256.56:018:27Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:2510.55:3011.310:21-1.111:035.86:028:25New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:1310.85:5911.711:04-1.311:435.06:048:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:0211.06:3012.111:46-1.36:058:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:5311.17:0312.412:244.012:28-0.86:068:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:4711.07:3912.51:073.01:120.16:078:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:4510.78:1712.51:542.11:571.26:098:16Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:4610.38:5812.32:441.32:452.66:108:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:559.89:4312.03:370.73:384.16:118:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:179.510:3511.44:350.44:425.56:138:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:569.55:380.26:036.46:148:09First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:3010.06:440.07:386.76:158:07Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:4410.43:3810.67:50-0.19:016.46:178:06Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:5410.34:2811.18:50-0.210:015.86:188:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:5710.35:0611.49:43-0.310:475.26:198:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:5210.35:3711.510:28-0.211:254.66:218:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:4010.46:0311.511:090.111:584.06:227:58Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:2410.46:2611.411:470.66:237:56Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:0610.46:4911.312:303.512:231.26:257:54Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:4810.37:1511.31:012.912:582.06:267:52Waning 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 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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