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 5h 19m 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 - Jul 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:4910.75:2411.29:56-1.410:377.14:168:09New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:2610.75:5711.610:33-1.911:187.04:168:09New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:0510.66:3112.011:12-2.24:178:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:4810.57:0612.312:006.811:52 AM-2.34:178:08Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:3610.37:4412.512:456.412:35-2.04:188:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:299.98:2312.61:345.91:19-1.44:198:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:289.49:0312.62:275.22:06-0.34:208:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:368.89:4612.53:244.32:561.04:208:07First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:558.310:3112.44:243.23:512.64:218:06First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:288.211:1912.25:252.14:554.14:228:06First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:088.76:250.96:085.44:238:05Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:0912.12:359.67:21-0.37:266.24:248:04Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:5911.93:4110.68:12-1.38:386.64:258:04Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:4911.74:3311.38:59-2.09:416.74:268:03Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:3711.55:1811.89:44-2.310:356.54:278:02Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:2511.25:5712.110:27-2.411:236.34:288:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:1210.96:3312.211:08-2.14:298:01Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:5910.47:0612.212:096.011:49 AM-1.74:308:00Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:4710.07:3812.112:545.712:29-0.94:317:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:379.58:1012.01:385.31:090.04:327:58Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:298.98:4411.82:244.81:491.14:337:57Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:278.49:1911.53:114.32:312.44:347:56Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:327.99:5711.24:013.73:163.74:357:55Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:517.710:3910.94:533.14:095.04:377:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:258.05:452.45:146.14:387:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:568.66:361.76:316.84:397:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:1010.43:019.47:230.97:477.24:407:50Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:5710.33:4610.18:070.18:477.24:417:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:4110.44:2210.78:48-0.79:337.14:437:48Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:2510.54:5311.29:29-1.310:136.84:447:46New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:0810.75:2411.610:10-1.810:536.34:457:45New Moon31Mon
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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