47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

73°
H 72°
L 56°
WSW
7mph
High tide
6:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 6:35 pm (11.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:578.611:2911.04:247.93:380.04:537:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:218.15:557.54:390.44:517:20Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:2611.110:57 AM8.06:576.65:430.84:497:22Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:1011.312:248.37:385.46:461.34:487:23Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:4511.61:409.08:153.87:451.94:467:25Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:1711.92:479.88:522.18:392.74:457:26Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:4812.23:4910.79:300.39:313.64:437:27New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:1912.44:4811.410:10-1.410:224.74:427:29New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:5312.45:4612.010:51-2.611:145.74:407:30New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:2912.26:4412.411:34-3.44:397:31Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:0811.77:4212.512:086.612:18-3.54:387:33Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:5211.18:4212.41:077.21:06-3.14:367:34Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:4210.29:4412.12:147.51:56-2.24:357:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:419.210:4711.93:377.52:51-1.14:347:36First Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:558.311:4811.75:136.93:500.14:327:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:267.66:345.94:551.34:317:39First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:3911.612:057.57:304.86:022.34:307:40First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:2011.51:347.98:133.67:063.34:297:41Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:5211.42:458.58:472.58:054.14:287:43Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:1811.23:439.29:151.58:564.94:267:44Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:4111.14:329.99:390.59:425.74:257:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:0310.95:1510.510:04-0.310:246.44:247:46Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:2710.75:5311.010:30-1.011:057.04:237:47Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:5210.56:2911.310:59-1.511:457.44:227:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:2010.37:0411.611:31-1.84:217:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:5110.07:4211.712:277.712:07-1.94:217:51Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:249.78:2311.81:127.912:47-1.84:207:52Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:029.49:0811.82:017.91:30-1.64:197:53Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:498.99:5611.72:587.82:17-1.14:187:54Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:528.410:4311.84:037.33:08-0.44:177:55Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:137.911:2711.85:086.54:030.54:177:56Third Quarter31Tue
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 100% 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 (100% 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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