47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H 71°
L 54°
SSW
6mph
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 2h 42m 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 - Feb 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:2012.66:2210.112:21-0.61:155.57:365:09Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:5012.77:139.812:590.11:574.77:355:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:2212.68:129.41:381.12:433.97:335:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:5712.59:219.02:202.53:343.07:325:14Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:3512.310:458.83:074.04:302.07:315:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:1912.04:045.65:301.07:295:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:299.211:10 AM11.75:207.06:300.07:285:19Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:1110.112:0711.66:507.77:30-0.97:265:20Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:2011.11:0811.58:157.88:25-1.77:255:22Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:1011.92:0811.59:217.59:17-2.27:235:23Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:5212.53:0511.610:156.910:05-2.37:225:25New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:2912.84:0111.511:026.210:51-2.17:205:26New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:0313.04:5511.311:475.411:36-1.47:195:28New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:3613.05:4810.912:314.77:175:29Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:0912.96:4310.512:19-0.51:164.07:155:31Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:4212.67:399.91:010.82:013.47:145:33Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:1612.38:419.41:442.22:482.87:125:34Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:5111.89:529.02:293.83:382.47:105:36First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:2911.211:258.93:205.44:302.17:095:37First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:1410.64:256.75:271.87:075:39First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:179.311:06 AM10.06:017.66:251.57:055:40First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:3910.012:069.77:517.77:201.17:035:42Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:3010.61:069.69:007.58:100.77:025:43Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:0511.11:599.79:427.28:530.37:005:45Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:3311.42:4510.010:126.89:33-0.16:585:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:5611.63:2710.210:376.310:10-0.36:565:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:1711.84:0810.411:025.710:46-0.36:545:49Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:4012.04:5010.611:305.011:23-0.16:525:51Full Moon28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA