47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

67°
H 73°
L 58°
SSW
8mph
Low tide
11:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 55m at 11:16 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:1710.37:2612.012:057.811:34 AM-2.34:167:57Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:559.88:0112.012:547.912:11-2.04:157:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:379.48:3811.81:427.812:51-1.54:147:59Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:238.99:1611.62:347.61:32-0.94:148:00Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:158.49:5511.53:307.22:16-0.14:138:01Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:177.810:3311.44:306.73:020.84:138:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:307.311:1011.45:255.83:491.84:138:02Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:547.111:4411.46:114.84:413.04:128:03Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:217.36:493.55:374.24:128:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:1611.41:448.17:242.16:385.44:128:04Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:4711.42:559.17:590.57:416.54:118:05Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:1911.43:5410.28:36-1.08:437.34:118:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:5111.54:4611.29:15-2.39:407.94:118:06New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:2811.65:3511.99:56-3.310:358.24:118:07New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:0911.66:2312.410:41-3.911:288.34:118:07New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:5511.47:1112.611:27-4.14:118:08New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:4811.17:5712.712:238.112:16-3.94:118:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:4710.68:4312.71:227.71:06-3.24:118:08Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:539.89:2712.72:267.01:58-2.04:118:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:078.910:1012.63:346.02:50-0.54:118:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:338.010:5112.44:434.73:451.34:128:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:147.711:3112.35:473.24:453.24:128:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:048.06:421.75:535.04:128:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:1012.02:399.07:300.47:096.44:128:10Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:4811.63:5110.28:12-0.78:277.34:138:10Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:2511.24:4611.18:51-1.49:367.84:138:10Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:0310.85:3111.79:27-1.910:348.04:148:10Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:4010.56:0912.010:02-2.111:228.04:148:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:1910.26:4112.010:38-2.14:158:10Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:009.97:1012.012:037.911:14 AM-2.04:158:09Full Moon30Sun
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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