47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

73°
H -°
L 59°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
11:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 11:19 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:1910.85:2811.99:44-2.810:377.64:467:44New Moon1Fri
2Sat3:1411.15:5812.210:30-3.111:196.84:487:42New Moon2Sat
3Sun4:1011.26:2812.411:16-2.94:497:41New Moon3Sun
4Mon5:0811.06:5912.612:045.712:00-2.24:507:39Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:0910.67:3112.712:524.512:44-0.94:517:38Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:1410.08:0512.71:423.21:290.84:537:36Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:279.48:4012.52:352.02:162.84:547:35First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:518.99:1912.03:301.03:094.84:557:33First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:389.010:0311.44:280.34:176.64:577:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:349.75:28-0.25:547.84:587:30First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:5510.66:30-0.67:478.14:597:29Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:5011.37:29-0.89:057.75:017:27Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:049.94:3211.78:23-1.09:577.25:027:25Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:049.95:0611.89:11-1.110:356.75:037:24Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:569.95:3411.79:53-1.011:076.35:057:22Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:4210.05:5511.610:31-0.811:345.75:067:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:2510.06:1211.511:05-0.55:077:18Full Moon17Sun
18Mon5:069.96:3011.412:015.111:38 AM0.25:097:17Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:509.76:4911.412:294.412:111.05:107:15Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:359.57:1211.41:013.612:432.15:117:13Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:249.27:3711.21:352.91:163.35:137:11Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:189.08:0310.92:122.21:514.65:147:09Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:208.88:3010.52:541.62:306.05:157:08Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:388.89:0210.13:411.23:197.25:177:06Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:279.14:350.84:398.25:187:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:139.85:360.36:378.65:197:02Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:0710.56:39-0.38:078.45:217:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:099.73:4311.07:40-1.08:557.85:226:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:1910.24:1211.58:34-1.69:346.95:236:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:2110.74:3911.89:24-2.010:135.85:256:54New Moon30Sat
31Sun3:1911.15:0612.110:11-1.810:534.45:266:52New 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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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