47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

66°
H 71°
L 54°
SSW
4mph
Low tide
1:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 27m at 1:01 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:0611.84:1510.711:307.111:15-1.17:354:21Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:3812.14:4810.412:107.37:364:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:1112.25:2310.012:517.47:374:20Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:4612.36:019.612:24-0.91:357.47:384:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:2412.36:449.11:03-0.62:247.37:404:19Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:0512.37:368.61:44-0.13:197.07:414:19Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:4812.28:408.12:290.64:186.57:424:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:3312.210:007.83:181.55:175.67:434:19Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:1812.211:277.94:132.56:114.57:444:18Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:0112.35:143.56:583.17:454:18Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:538.512:4212.46:194.57:411.57:464:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:089.41:2212.57:255.38:24-0.17:474:18Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:1210.62:0212.78:276.09:06-1.57:484:18Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:0911.62:4312.79:256.59:50-2.77:484:18New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:0112.43:2612.610:216.810:34-3.37:494:19New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:5213.04:1312.411:157.011:20-3.57:504:19New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:4113.35:0211.912:117.07:514:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:2913.55:5611.212:07-3.21:096.97:514:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:1813.46:5510.312:54-2.42:126.57:524:20Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:0613.28:019.41:44-1.33:196.07:534:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:5413.09:188.52:350.24:305.27:534:21First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:4212.610:508.03:301.85:394.27:544:21First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:2912.34:303.46:393.17:544:22First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:348.212:1412.05:394.87:292.17:554:22Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:088.912:5511.76:556.08:111.27:554:23Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:189.91:3311.48:086.78:470.47:554:23Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:1210.72:0811.29:117.29:19-0.27:564:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:5411.42:4211.010:027.49:50-0.77:564:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:2911.83:1610.810:457.610:21-1.07:564:26Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:5912.13:5110.611:227.610:54-1.27:564:26Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:2612.34:2710.411:577.511:28-1.47:564:27Full 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 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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