Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 2:23 am (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:41 am (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:269.17:130.57:166.95:498:42Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:5311.03:3510.08:09-0.58:347.15:508:40Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:5011.14:2710.89:04-1.39:396.85:518:39Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:4711.35:1011.49:55-2.010:346.25:538:37New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:4311.55:4912.010:44-2.411:245.55:548:36New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:3811.66:2712.411:31-2.45:558:34New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:3511.57:0512.612:134.612:18-1.95:568:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:3211.27:4412.71:023.71:04-1.05:588:31Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:3110.88:2312.71:512.91:510.25:598:30Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:3410.29:0512.42:432.22:401.66:008:28Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:429.69:4812.03:361.73:313.26:028:26First Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:009.210:3511.44:331.34:314.76:038:25First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:359.15:331.15:445.96:048:23First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:149.46:350.97:176.66:068:21First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:2810.23:2910.17:380.78:466.66:078:20Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:319.94:2210.68:340.59:506.46:088:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:299.85:0210.99:240.310:366.06:108:16Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:209.95:3211.010:060.211:115.66:118:14Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:0510.05:5611.110:440.111:405.26:128:12Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:4510.16:1611.211:180.26:138:11Full Moon20Sat
21Sun5:2410.26:3611.312:074.711:52 AM0.46:158:09Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:0210.26:5911.412:344.212:250.86:168:07Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:4210.17:2611.41:043.612:591.46:178:05Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:2510.07:5511.41:383.01:342.16:198:03Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:109.98:2611.32:152.42:113.06:208:01Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:019.79:0011.12:561.92:523.96:217:59Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:599.49:3910.83:421.43:375.06:237:57Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:079.310:2510.54:341.14:346.06:247:56Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:299.35:320.75:486.76:257:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:559.86:350.37:136.96:277:52Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:3010.23:0310.47:39-0.18:306.56:287:50Waning Crescent31Wed
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 5:02 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 83% 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 (83% 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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