47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

70°
H -°
L 56°
WSW
10mph
High tide
6:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:05 am (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 6:16 pm (11.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:3710.54:591.48:117.16:075:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:2210.86:071.58:456.56:085:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:338.22:5411.07:091.49:085.86:095:47Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:368.73:1711.18:021.39:275.06:115:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:279.23:3711.38:461.29:474.16:125:43Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:139.83:5611.59:261.410:122.96:145:41Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:5810.44:1711.710:051.910:401.66:155:39Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:4410.94:4111.810:432.711:140.46:165:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:3311.35:0711.811:233.811:50-0.86:185:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:2511.55:3611.712:064.96:195:33Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:2011.66:0911.512:31-1.512:526.16:215:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:2111.56:4611.01:16-1.91:467.16:225:29Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:3111.37:3210.32:07-1.82:537.96:235:27Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:5511.28:369.63:04-1.34:278.26:255:25Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:2011.34:09-0.66:237.66:265:23Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:2411.55:210.07:386.56:285:21Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:1011.86:330.68:265.26:295:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:199.02:4611.97:381.09:053.86:315:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:319.53:1412.08:341.69:392.56:325:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:3110.13:3911.99:232.410:111.36:345:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:2510.54:0211.810:073.410:410.36:355:12New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:1410.94:2511.610:504.411:12-0.46:365:10New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:0111.24:5011.211:325.411:42-0.96:385:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:4711.55:1710.712:166.46:395:07Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:3211.55:4610.212:15-1.01:037.26:415:05Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:1911.56:189.612:51-0.91:577.76:425:03Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:1011.36:559.01:30-0.53:068.06:445:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:1011.17:438.32:150.15:007.96:455:00First Quarter28Sat
29Sun11:1611.09:007.83:070.86:497.46:474:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:1611.04:061.47:336.76:484:57First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:0211.15:101.97:595.96:504:55First 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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