47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

70°
H 72°
L 54°
WSW
6mph
High tide
7:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 7:19 pm (11.8 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 - Oct 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:4610.44:2511.79:561.310:402.46:075:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue4:3310.64:5011.510:371.911:121.86:085:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:1710.85:1611.311:162.711:431.26:105:46Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:0010.85:4311.111:553.66:115:44Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:4410.86:1310.712:150.812:344.46:125:42Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:2810.86:4510.312:500.61:165.36:145:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:1610.67:219.71:270.62:036.16:155:38Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:1010.58:029.22:090.72:596.76:175:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:1210.38:538.62:551.14:147.16:185:34Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:2310.310:018.23:491.45:557.16:205:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:3110.44:501.77:166.66:215:31Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:2510.75:541.87:585.96:225:29Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:338.42:0411.06:551.88:285.16:245:27Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:358.92:3711.47:491.78:564.16:255:25Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:289.63:0611.68:381.79:272.96:275:23Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:1710.43:3611.99:241.910:011.66:285:21New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:0611.04:0712.110:082.410:380.36:305:19New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:5511.64:4012.210:533.111:17-0.76:315:17New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:4712.05:1612.111:393.96:325:15Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:4212.15:5611.812:00-1.512:284.96:345:14Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:3912.16:4011.312:46-1.81:225.76:355:12Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:4211.97:3010.61:36-1.72:256.46:375:10Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:5211.78:319.82:30-1.23:436.86:385:08First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:0711.69:489.03:29-0.45:176.66:405:07First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:1911.74:350.46:455.86:415:05First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:1811.85:451.27:474.76:435:03Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:508.82:0411.96:551.98:353.56:445:01Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:059.22:4111.97:572.49:132.56:465:00Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:069.83:1011.88:513.09:451.66:474:58Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:5810.33:3611.69:383.610:150.96:494:56Full Moon30Tue
31Wed4:4310.84:0111.410:204.310:430.36:504:55Full Moon31Wed
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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