47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 77°
L 55°
N
8mph
Low tide
1:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 1:38 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:46 pm (11.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:5711.03:469.69:372.19:233.94:527:19Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:2111.04:2810.010:021.310:024.44:517:21New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:4510.95:0510.410:270.610:394.94:497:22New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:1010.85:4110.810:550.011:165.34:487:23New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:3810.76:1811.111:25-0.511:545.84:467:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat5:0810.56:5611.311:59-0.94:457:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:4110.37:3811.512:346.112:35-1.14:437:28Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:169.98:2311.51:186.51:16-1.04:427:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:569.59:1211.52:086.72:01-0.84:407:30Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:459.110:0611.53:066.82:50-0.44:397:31First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:498.611:0111.54:146.53:460.24:377:33First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:098.211:5511.65:255.94:470.94:367:34First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:368.36:304.85:521.74:357:35First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:4311.81:008.77:243.46:572.44:337:37Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:2712.02:149.58:111.97:593.14:327:38Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:0812.33:1910.38:550.38:573.74:317:39Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:4712.44:1811.19:37-1.09:524.44:307:40Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:2612.45:1411.810:20-2.110:455.04:287:42Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:0612.16:0712.211:02-2.711:385.64:277:43Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:4911.76:5912.411:46-2.84:267:44Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:3411.17:5012.412:346.012:30-2.64:257:45Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:2310.48:4212.31:326.31:16-1.94:247:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:169.59:3412.02:376.32:04-1.04:237:48Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:168.710:2611.83:506.12:550.14:227:49Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:277.911:1711.55:075.63:491.34:217:50Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:517.56:164.84:492.54:207:51Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:0511.312:217.57:113.95:533.54:197:52Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:4711.21:438.07:542.96:584.34:197:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:2311.12:488.78:282.07:575.04:187:54Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:5511.03:419.48:571.18:505.54:177:55Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:2510.94:2410.09:250.39:356.04:167:56Waning Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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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 86% 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 (86% 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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