Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 2:02 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 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 - Jan 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:1912.54:2810.711:517.011:21-1.17:564:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:4712.55:0910.312:296.77:564:30New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:1412.55:5210.01:076.47:564:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:4212.56:389.512:33-0.21:476.17:554:32Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:1312.57:279.01:100.52:305.67:554:34Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:4612.38:238.51:481.53:165.17:554:35Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:2212.29:278.12:272.64:054.47:554:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:0011.910:457.93:103.84:573.77:544:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:4111.74:005.15:492.87:544:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:168.211:25 AM11.55:036.36:401.87:544:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:468.912:1011.46:197.17:280.77:534:41Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:549.912:5711.57:357.68:14-0.47:524:42Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:4310.91:4511.68:407.78:58-1.47:524:43Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:2411.72:3311.89:357.59:43-2.27:514:45Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:0312.43:2211.910:247.110:28-2.67:514:46Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:4012.94:1411.911:126.611:13-2.77:504:47Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:1913.35:0811.712:015.97:494:49Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:5813.56:0511.212:515.17:484:50Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:3813.67:0610.612:45-1.31:444.37:484:52Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:1913.58:129.91:320.02:413.57:474:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:0113.39:299.22:221.63:402.87:464:55Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:4712.811:038.93:163.44:432.17:454:56Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:3612.34:195.15:471.47:444:58Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:549.211:30 AM11.85:386.46:480.87:434:59Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:2610.012:2711.47:117.17:440.27:425:01Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:3010.91:2211.08:337.38:32-0.27:415:02Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:1811.62:1310.89:347.19:15-0.57:395:04Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:5611.92:5910.710:216.89:53-0.67:385:05New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:2712.13:4110.610:596.510:29-0.57:375:07New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:5212.14:2210.511:316.211:03-0.37:365:08New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:1412.25:0210.412:025.87:355:10New Moon31Tue
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 10:51 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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