47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H 73°
L 56°
SSW
1mph
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 2h 50m 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 - Nov 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5810.63:5711.210:275.010:460.06:524:53New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:3911.04:1911.011:065.811:12-0.56:534:52New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:1711.34:4410.711:456.611:42-0.96:554:50New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:5611.55:1010.312:257.26:564:49Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:3511.65:399.912:14-1.01:107.66:584:47Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:1911.66:099.412:51-0.82:018.06:594:46Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:0811.56:428.91:32-0.53:048.17:014:44Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:0411.47:318.42:18-0.14:318.07:024:43First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:0411.48:597.93:110.56:087.57:044:42First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:5811.510:387.74:101.16:546.67:054:40First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:4111.75:131.67:265.47:074:39First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:088.01:1711.96:172.27:583.97:084:38Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:258.81:4812.27:162.88:312.27:104:37Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:319.72:1912.48:123.69:070.47:114:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:3210.82:4912.69:054.59:45-1.37:134:34Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:2911.73:2212.79:575.510:25-2.67:144:33Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:2412.43:5812.610:486.411:07-3.57:164:32Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:2012.94:3712.211:427.211:51-3.77:174:31Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:1613.15:2111.612:397.77:194:30Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:1313.06:1110.812:39-3.41:447.97:204:29Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:1212.87:109.91:29-2.53:007.87:214:28Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:1312.68:228.82:22-1.44:317.37:234:27Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:1212.49:538.03:200.05:576.37:244:26Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:0412.24:231.47:005.07:264:25Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:4812.15:312.67:473.77:274:25Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:158.11:2411.96:383.88:252.57:284:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:338.91:5311.87:424.88:561.47:304:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:369.72:1811.58:405.79:230.47:314:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:2810.52:4211.39:316.59:48-0.37:324:22New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:1111.23:0711.110:177.210:15-0.97:344:21New Moon30Wed
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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