47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

58°
H 69°
L 54°
SW
5mph
Low tide
12:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 12:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:5611.41:1810.88:578.18:39-0.97:355:10Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:4212.12:1110.69:597.89:23-1.17:345:12Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:1912.43:0010.410:457.510:03-1.17:335:13Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:5012.43:4510.411:217.110:40-1.07:315:15Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:1512.44:2710.311:526.811:16-0.87:305:16Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:3612.35:0910.212:216.37:285:18Full Moon6Sat
7Sun6:5812.25:519.912:515.87:275:19Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:2012.26:369.612:250.31:245.17:255:21Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:4612.17:249.312:591.22:004.57:245:22Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:1412.08:178.91:342.32:403.87:225:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:4311.79:208.62:093.63:233.17:215:26Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:1411.410:378.52:485.04:112.47:195:27Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:4911.03:346.55:041.77:185:29Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:218.810:31 AM10.74:437.76:000.97:165:30Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:139.711:24 AM10.56:248.56:580.17:145:32Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:1710.612:2510.57:588.67:53-0.87:135:33Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:5811.41:2710.89:018.38:46-1.77:115:35Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:3212.02:2511.19:477.79:35-2.27:095:36Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:0312.43:2211.510:296.910:22-2.47:085:38New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:3512.74:1811.711:115.911:08-2.27:065:40New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:0613.05:1511.611:554.711:53-1.47:045:41New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:3913.16:1411.312:413.57:025:43Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:1313.17:1610.812:38-0.11:292.57:015:44Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:4812.98:2310.21:231.62:201.66:595:46Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:2512.59:419.72:123.53:130.96:575:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:0611.911:209.63:065.34:100.66:555:49First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:5311.14:176.95:120.46:535:50First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:1310.110:51 AM10.46:027.86:160.36:515:52First Quarter28Sun
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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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