Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 49m at 8:17 pm (8.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (10.9 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:429.910:04 AM10.15:399.16:10-0.16:475:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:5210.611:31 AM10.07:398.97:15-0.76:465:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:3011.312:5310.28:428.38:14-1.36:445:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:0011.82:0210.79:247.39:07-1.76:425:59Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:2712.23:0511.110:036.09:55-1.66:406:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:5312.54:0411.410:424.610:40-1.06:386:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:2112.85:0311.511:243.111:240.16:366:03Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:4912.97:0311.31:061.67:347:05Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:2012.98:0411.11:081.61:500.57:327:06Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:5212.79:0910.81:533.32:36-0.37:307:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:2712.210:2210.42:415.03:23-0.67:287:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:0511.411:5310.33:376.64:15-0.47:267:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:5010.54:527.85:130.07:247:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:4210.510:49 AM9.66:548.26:190.57:227:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:0510.912:118.98:507.87:300.87:207:15Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:0011.31:388.89:517.08:360.97:187:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:3911.42:509.010:316.29:310.97:167:18Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:0711.43:469.311:025.510:151.07:147:19Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:2811.44:329.611:274.810:521.37:127:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:4311.35:149.911:484.011:251.77:107:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:5611.35:5410.112:093.27:087:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:1211.46:3410.212:332.37:067:25New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:3111.47:1610.412:283.21:011.47:047:26New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:5311.38:0010.51:014.21:310.67:027:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:1611.18:4710.61:365.22:060.17:007:29Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:4010.89:4010.52:146.22:45-0.36:587:30Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:0610.510:4510.32:567.13:31-0.46:567:32Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:3510.13:498.04:24-0.36:547:33First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:0810.29:19 AM9.75:098.55:27-0.26:527:35First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:4310.410:46 AM9.27:038.56:36-0.16:507:36First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:4810.912:299.18:327.77:45-0.26:487:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:37 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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