Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 9:39 pm (8.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 4:49 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:1311.44:1712.510:465.011:15-2.27:535:52New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:1012.24:5112.511:366.011:56-3.27:545:50New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:0512.65:2812.312:286.97:565:49Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:0212.86:1011.812:40-3.61:237.57:575:47Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:0112.76:5711.11:27-3.52:247.97:595:46Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:0212.57:5310.22:17-2.73:378.08:005:44Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:0612.28:029.22:10-1.74:087.67:024:43First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:0912.09:298.33:09-0.45:406.77:034:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:0411.94:120.96:495.57:054:40First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:5011.85:192.27:394.17:064:39Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:508.11:2511.76:273.38:192.87:084:38Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:128.71:5311.67:314.38:511.77:094:36Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:179.52:1711.48:285.39:180.77:114:35Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:1110.32:3911.29:196.19:43-0.27:124:34Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:5611.03:0211.010:056.910:09-0.87:144:33Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:3611.53:2610.810:477.510:37-1.27:154:32Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:1111.93:5310.511:287.911:07-1.57:174:31Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:4512.14:2210.212:088.17:184:30Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:2012.14:549.912:508.37:204:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:5812.15:289.612:19-1.41:368.37:214:28Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:3912.16:099.21:00-1.12:288.27:224:27Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:2412.07:038.71:44-0.73:297.97:244:26Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:0912.08:208.22:320.04:357.27:254:25Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:5212.09:527.83:230.85:346.17:274:24Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:3212.111:297.84:191.96:234.77:284:24Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:0812.25:193.27:062.97:294:23Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:018.512:4312.46:234.57:461.07:304:22Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:219.61:1812.67:285.78:27-0.97:324:22Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:2910.81:5412.78:316.79:09-2.47:334:21Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:2811.92:3212.79:317.59:52-3.57:344:21New Moon30Tue
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 7:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 Crescent (12% 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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