47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

73°
H 79°
L 57°
N
8mph
High tide
5:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:57 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 5:19 pm (11.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:287.911:0212.35:241.94:374.64:158:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:178.66:180.45:486.44:168:09Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:529.87:11-1.07:107.64:178:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:2911.94:0110.98:01-2.18:328.24:178:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:1811.74:5411.78:50-2.99:428.34:188:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:0911.55:3812.29:37-3.310:408.04:198:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue3:0111.26:1812.410:22-3.311:327.74:208:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed3:5310.86:5412.411:07-3.04:208:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu4:4510.47:2712.412:207.211:50 AM-2.44:218:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:389.97:5812.21:066.612:32-1.64:228:06Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:339.38:2712.11:545.91:13-0.54:238:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:318.68:5611.92:415.21:530.94:248:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:358.09:2511.63:294.32:332.54:258:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:507.69:5611.34:183.43:154.24:268:03Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:257.610:2910.95:062.64:045.84:278:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:258.25:541.75:127.24:288:02Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:009.26:410.96:508.14:298:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:5610.17:260.28:298.54:308:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:3510.04:3510.88:10-0.59:328.54:317:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:2310.05:0711.28:52-1.210:128.34:327:58Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:0910.15:3511.69:34-1.810:438.14:337:57New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:5510.36:0111.810:15-2.311:147.74:347:56New Moon22Wed
23Thu3:4110.56:2612.010:55-2.511:497.04:357:55New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:3010.56:5312.311:36-2.44:367:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:2210.37:2112.512:296.212:17-1.84:387:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:1910.07:5012.61:135.112:58-0.84:397:52Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:229.58:2212.62:013.91:400.84:407:50Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:329.08:5512.52:512.62:252.64:417:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:548.69:3212.33:461.43:154.64:427:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:398.710:1511.94:430.34:186.54:447:47First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:399.45:43-0.55:447.84:457:45Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 89% 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 (89% 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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