Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:17 pm (8.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 3:57 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jun 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:2011.28:3112.512:528.112:52-3.85:158:58Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:0810.99:2112.51:478.21:40-3.65:158:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:0410.310:1212.52:478.02:31-2.95:149:00Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:109.511:0112.43:567.43:24-1.95:149:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:288.711:4812.35:116.54:20-0.55:139:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:007.96:245.25:191.15:139:03First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:3212.312:447.77:263.66:222.85:139:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:1212.22:278.28:181.97:304.45:129:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:5012.13:549.19:020.48:405.75:129:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:2511.95:0210.29:41-0.89:486.75:129:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:5811.65:5811.110:17-1.710:507.45:129:06Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:3211.26:4411.710:52-2.211:467.85:129:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:0710.87:2512.111:26-2.45:129:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:4310.48:0112.112:377.912:02-2.45:129:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:2210.08:3412.11:237.912:39-2.25:129:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:049.69:0512.02:077.81:17-1.85:129:08Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:509.29:3711.82:517.51:57-1.35:129:09Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:398.810:1011.73:377.22:37-0.65:129:09Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:338.210:4411.74:266.63:190.35:129:09Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:367.611:1811.65:185.94:011.45:129:09Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:507.211:5111.56:074.94:452.75:129:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:167.26:523.85:354.15:139:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:2411.41:487.67:342.46:345.55:139:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:5711.33:148.68:141.07:426.75:139:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:3011.34:239.78:53-0.48:537.65:149:10Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:0611.35:1910.89:35-1.79:588.25:149:10Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:4511.46:0711.610:18-2.810:578.45:159:10New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:2911.46:5112.211:03-3.611:508.45:159:10New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:1711.57:3512.511:50-4.05:169:10New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:1011.38:1712.712:428.112:38-4.05:169:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 6:07 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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