47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H -°
L 54°
N
9mph
Low tide
1:42 am

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 2h 52m at 1:42 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:41 am (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Mar 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:3611.09:509.12:284.93:222.26:505:53First Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:1510.511:109.03:166.04:132.06:485:54First Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:019.94:207.05:091.86:465:56First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:509.310:58 AM9.65:527.66:081.56:445:57First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:119.912:019.47:337.67:061.16:425:59Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:0010.51:029.58:357.37:590.56:406:00Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:3411.01:579.99:136.88:460.06:396:02Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:0211.42:4710.49:456.19:30-0.46:376:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:2911.83:3510.810:175.210:13-0.56:356:05Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:5712.14:2311.210:534.210:55-0.26:336:06Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:2712.45:1311.411:313.111:370.46:316:07Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:5912.66:0611.412:122.06:296:09Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:3412.67:0211.212:201.312:571.16:276:10Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:1112.58:0310.91:062.61:450.46:256:12Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:5112.19:1210.51:554.02:360.06:236:13Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:3711.510:3510.22:515.33:330.06:216:15Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:3010.84:026.54:360.16:196:16Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:1410.310:37 AM10.25:367.15:440.26:176:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:4210.811:55 AM9.77:176.96:520.36:156:19Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:4311.31:129.78:306.17:550.36:136:20Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:2811.72:199.99:215.38:500.46:116:22Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:0311.83:1610.110:014.59:360.76:096:23Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:3211.84:0410.310:353.810:181.16:076:25New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:5611.74:4810.411:063.110:561.66:056:26New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:1911.65:3010.511:352.511:332.46:036:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon5:4311.56:1210.612:051.96:016:29New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:0911.36:5410.512:093.212:371.45:596:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:3711.07:3910.412:464.11:111.15:576:32Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:0910.68:2710.31:254.91:480.95:556:33Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:4310.29:2110.12:085.82:300.95:526:34Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:219.610:259.92:596.63:171.15:506:36First Quarter31Sat
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 93% 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 (93% 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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