47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H 77°
L 55°
N
6mph
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 4h 21m 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 - Jun 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:5410.85:0210.69:53-0.410:176.34:167:57New Moon1Thu
2Fri3:2410.75:3811.110:24-1.010:576.64:157:58New Moon2Fri
3Sat3:5610.66:1311.410:57-1.511:376.84:157:59New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:3010.46:4911.811:33-1.84:148:00New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:0610.27:2812.012:206.912:12-2.04:148:01Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:489.98:0912.21:066.812:54-1.84:138:01Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:369.68:5212.21:566.71:38-1.44:138:02Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:329.19:3812.22:526.32:26-0.74:128:03First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:408.510:2512.23:545.73:190.34:128:04First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:008.111:1212.24:584.74:161.54:128:04First Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:308.011:5912.35:593.45:202.84:128:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:018.56:551.96:273.94:118:05Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:4412.32:239.47:460.47:364.94:118:06Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:2812.33:3110.38:33-0.98:415.64:118:07Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:1112.34:2911.29:17-2.09:416.14:118:07Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:5412.15:2111.810:00-2.710:376.44:118:07Full Moon16Fri
17Sat3:3811.76:0812.310:43-3.011:316.54:118:08Full Moon17Sat
18Sun4:2411.36:5312.511:26-2.94:118:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon5:1110.77:3512.512:256.512:08-2.44:118:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:0110.08:1612.41:196.312:52-1.74:118:09Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:549.38:5612.22:156.01:36-0.74:118:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:518.69:3712.03:145.62:210.44:128:09Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:567.910:1711.74:155.13:081.74:128:09Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:117.510:5911.45:144.34:003.04:128:10Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:407.411:4011.26:093.54:574.34:138:10Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:127.86:562.66:035.44:138:10Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:2011.02:308.57:361.77:126.14:138:10Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:5910.93:289.38:120.88:166.74:148:10Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:3710.84:1310.18:470.09:107.04:148:10Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:1310.74:5010.79:21-0.89:567.14:158:09Waning Crescent30Fri
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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