47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H 72°
L 54°
SSW
5mph
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 1h 33m 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 - Jan 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:5712.55:0210.212:327.67:564:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:2612.65:4210.012:04-1.21:107.37:564:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:5812.76:279.612:42-0.91:516.97:564:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:3212.77:189.21:21-0.42:376.47:564:31Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:0912.78:188.72:020.53:285.77:564:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:4612.69:318.32:461.64:224.77:564:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:2612.510:598.23:342.95:173.57:564:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:0812.44:324.46:122.17:554:36Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:368.611:52 AM12.35:405.87:050.67:554:37Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:089.612:3812.36:576.97:55-0.87:554:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:2010.81:2612.38:127.58:44-2.07:544:39Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:1711.82:1612.39:187.79:32-2.97:544:40New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:0512.63:0712.310:177.610:19-3.37:534:42New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:5013.13:5912.011:117.311:05-3.27:534:43New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:3213.44:5311.612:046.97:524:44New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:1213.55:4911.012:566.37:524:46Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:5213.46:4710.312:37-1.81:505.77:514:47Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:3113.27:499.51:23-0.62:465.07:504:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:1012.98:598.82:100.93:444.37:494:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:5012.510:238.32:582.64:443.57:494:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:3112.03:524.35:422.77:484:53First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:088.311:14 AM11.54:585.96:361.97:474:54First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:569.012:0011.16:227.17:251.27:464:56Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:1110.012:4710.77:547.78:080.67:454:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:0310.81:3310.59:077.88:470.07:444:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:4211.42:1610.59:587.79:23-0.47:435:00Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:1311.82:5710.410:367.69:58-0.77:425:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:3912.03:3610.511:067.410:33-1.07:415:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:0212.24:1510.511:347.111:09-1.17:405:05Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:2612.34:5510.412:046.77:385:06Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:5212.55:3710.312:386.27:375:08Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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