47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 74°
L 56°
SW
4mph
Low tide
11:50 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 41m at 11:50 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:0010.14:3511.88:58-1.210:126.05:276:51Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:5810.35:0511.99:45-1.110:485.35:286:49New Moon2Fri
3Sat3:5010.45:3111.810:28-0.711:214.65:296:47New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:3710.35:5411.711:07-0.111:543.85:316:45New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:2410.26:1611.511:440.85:326:43Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:1010.06:4011.312:263.112:211.95:336:41Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:599.87:0611.11:002.512:583.25:356:39Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:509.67:3410.71:361.91:364.55:366:37Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:479.48:0410.22:141.52:195.85:376:35First Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:559.38:399.72:571.33:126.95:396:33First Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:249.39:239.13:471.34:337.75:406:31First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:119.74:431.26:568.05:416:29First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:2110.25:461.18:217.65:436:27First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:0210.66:490.88:567.25:446:25Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:508.93:3211.07:460.39:196.65:456:23Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:489.43:5711.38:35-0.29:435.85:476:21Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:3910.04:2011.69:20-0.410:114.85:486:19Full Moon17Sat
18Sun3:2810.54:4411.810:03-0.410:443.65:496:17Full Moon18Sun
19Mon4:1811.05:1012.010:440.111:202.35:516:15Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:1011.25:3912.211:251.15:526:13Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:0611.36:0912.212:001.012:082.35:536:11Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:0511.26:4312.012:44-0.112:543.85:556:09Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:0911.07:2011.61:30-0.81:445.35:566:06Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:2210.78:0310.92:21-1.12:456.75:576:04Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:5110.68:5810.23:17-1.04:067.65:596:02Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:3010.84:21-0.66:017.86:006:00Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:4711.25:31-0.27:407.16:025:58Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:4011.66:420.18:396.16:035:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:079.13:2011.77:460.39:215.16:045:54Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:169.53:5111.78:410.59:554.26:065:52Waning Crescent30Fri
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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