47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

59°
H 73°
L 56°
WSW
2mph
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 3h 51m 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 - Dec 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:4911.73:3410.811:007.710:43-1.37:354:21New Moon1Thu
2Fri6:2312.04:0210.511:418.011:15-1.57:364:20New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:5612.24:3310.212:228.27:374:20New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:3012.35:079.91:058.37:384:20Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:0712.35:449.612:28-1.41:518.27:404:19Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:4712.36:299.11:08-1.12:448.07:414:19Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:3012.37:278.61:52-0.53:447.67:424:19Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:1312.38:448.12:400.24:466.87:434:19First Quarter8Thu
9Fri10:5512.310:157.83:311.15:425.77:444:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:3512.311:508.04:272.36:304.27:454:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:1312.45:293.67:142.47:464:18Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:198.712:4912.66:344.97:560.57:474:18Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:379.91:2612.77:406.18:38-1.27:484:18Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:4411.12:0312.78:447.09:20-2.67:484:18Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:4112.12:4412.79:457.710:03-3.67:494:19Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:3412.93:2712.510:428.010:48-4.07:504:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat6:2413.34:1412.111:398.211:34-3.97:514:19Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:1313.55:0511.512:368.17:514:19Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:0013.46:0110.712:21-3.21:377.77:524:20Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:4613.27:029.81:09-2.32:437.27:534:20Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:3213.08:128.81:59-0.93:536.47:534:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:1512.79:348.02:490.65:025.47:544:21Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:5712.411:137.63:422.36:044.37:544:22Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat11:3712.14:413.96:553.17:554:22Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:048.012:1411.75:495.57:371.97:554:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:379.012:4811.47:056.78:130.97:554:23Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:4510.11:2211.28:217.68:450.17:564:24Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:3511.01:5610.99:278.19:16-0.67:564:25Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:1511.72:2910.710:198.39:47-1.07:564:26New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:4912.13:0410.611:028.410:20-1.47:564:26New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:1812.33:4010.411:398.410:55-1.77:564:27New Moon31Sat
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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