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 46m at 1:46 am (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:1911.66:559.41:12-0.42:106.96:524:53Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:0711.57:458.91:560.03:086.96:544:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:5911.48:518.52:450.54:146.66:554:50Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:5211.510:138.23:391.15:245.96:574:48Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:4411.611:408.34:401.86:244.96:584:47Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:3111.85:452.57:153.57:004:45Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:018.91:1312.16:503.28:001.97:014:44Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:119.81:5312.47:513.88:430.37:034:42Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:1310.82:3212.68:484.49:25-1.17:044:41New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:0911.73:1212.79:425.010:08-2.27:064:40New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:0212.33:5312.510:355.510:51-2.97:074:39New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:5512.74:3712.211:285.911:36-3.07:094:37New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:4712.95:2411.712:236.37:104:36Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:3912.96:1510.912:22-2.71:216.57:124:35Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:3112.77:1210.01:10-1.92:276.47:134:34Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:2512.58:189.12:00-0.83:416.17:154:33First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:1912.29:358.32:530.55:005.57:164:32First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:1311.911:077.93:501.86:114.67:184:30First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:0211.74:543.17:073.67:194:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:428.212:4511.66:034.27:522.67:204:29Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:038.81:2211.47:115.18:281.77:224:28Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:069.61:5511.38:135.78:590.97:234:27Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:5610.32:2511.29:056.29:270.27:254:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:3710.92:5511.09:506.69:55-0.47:264:25Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:1211.43:2510.910:306.810:25-0.87:274:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:4411.73:5710.711:087.110:57-1.17:294:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:1512.04:3110.511:457.211:31-1.37:304:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:4812.25:0710.312:247.27:314:22Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:2312.35:4610.012:08-1.21:077.17:334:22Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:0112.46:329.612:48-1.01:546.97:344:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 4:18 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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