47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

70°
H 71°
L 57°
SW
12mph
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 4h 12m 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 - Mar 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:2512.22:3410.99:526.99:34-1.86:495:54Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:5412.53:3611.110:335.710:21-1.56:475:55Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:2212.74:3311.211:134.511:05-0.76:455:57Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:4912.85:3011.011:533.311:480.46:435:58Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:1712.76:2710.812:342.26:416:00Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:4612.67:2510.512:301.91:151.36:396:01Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:1512.28:2710.11:123.61:570.76:376:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:4611.69:379.91:585.22:410.56:366:04Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:2110.811:099.82:506.73:290.66:346:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:0110.04:047.84:230.96:326:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:0210.19:55 AM9.36:208.35:251.16:306:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:2210.511:11 AM8.88:117.96:321.26:286:10Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:1110.912:328.79:047.37:351.16:266:11Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:4611.11:399.09:386.78:270.86:246:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:1111.32:329.310:026.29:090.76:226:14Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:2911.33:179.710:225.59:460.76:206:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:4511.43:5910.010:424.710:210.96:186:17New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:0111.64:4110.311:063.710:551.56:166:18New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:1911.75:2510.511:332.611:292.36:146:20New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:4011.86:1110.712:051.56:126:21Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:0411.87:0110.712:053.412:400.56:106:23Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:2911.77:5510.712:434.61:20-0.36:086:24Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:5811.48:5810.61:245.82:04-0.76:066:25Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:3011.110:1410.42:127.12:55-0.96:036:27First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:1010.511:5510.43:158.13:55-0.76:016:28First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:109.94:518.65:03-0.55:596:30First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:2910.810:42 AM9.46:548.36:15-0.45:576:31Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:2611.312:199.48:107.37:23-0.45:556:32Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:0511.71:419.78:576.08:23-0.25:536:34Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:3612.02:5010.19:364.69:150.25:516:35Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:0312.23:5010.510:133.210:020.95:496:37Full Moon31Sun
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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