47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

81°
H -°
L 58°
WSW
12mph
High tide
5:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:19 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 5:42 pm (11.1 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 - Oct 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:2511.65:0812.411:192.911:49-1.16:075:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:2511.75:4212.212:064.46:095:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:2611.76:1811.712:32-1.812:575.76:105:46Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:3111.56:5810.91:18-1.91:566.96:125:44Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:4511.37:4510.02:07-1.43:117.76:135:42First Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:1011.18:469.13:01-0.75:017.86:145:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:3311.14:030.26:507.26:165:38First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:3611.25:120.97:546.36:175:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:2111.36:241.48:375.46:195:34Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:098.42:5311.37:281.89:104.56:205:32Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:138.93:1611.28:202.19:363.66:215:30Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:059.33:3311.29:032.59:592.86:235:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:509.83:4811.19:403.210:201.96:245:26Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:3110.24:0511.110:153.910:431.06:265:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:1110.54:2411.010:484.711:080.26:275:22Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:5010.94:4610.911:235.611:38-0.56:295:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:3011.25:0910.712:006.46:305:19Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:1311.35:3410.412:11-0.912:407.16:315:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:0111.36:0010.112:48-1.01:267.76:335:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:5611.26:299.71:31-1.02:218.26:345:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:0111.07:119.22:20-0.73:368.46:365:11Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:1411.08:368.73:18-0.35:168.16:375:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:1911.24:230.26:407.36:395:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:0611.55:310.67:295.96:405:06Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:078.61:4311.86:371.18:094.36:425:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:299.22:1412.17:371.78:462.46:435:03Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:4010.02:4412.48:332.69:240.66:455:01Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:4310.93:1412.69:243.610:02-1.06:464:59New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:4211.63:4512.610:154.810:41-2.26:484:58New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:3912.24:1912.311:055.911:21-2.96:494:56New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:3512.54:5511.811:586.86:514:54Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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