47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

70°
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 5h 47m 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 - Aug 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:0510.56:43-1.27:288.44:467:44Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:0611.04:0111.37:42-1.78:548.24:477:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:1010.74:4411.88:36-2.09:537.74:497:41Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:1110.65:2012.09:26-2.210:397.14:507:40Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:0610.65:5112.010:11-2.111:196.44:517:38Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:5810.46:1712.010:52-1.711:555.84:527:37Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:4710.26:4111.911:31-1.04:547:35Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:369.97:0311.812:315.012:08-0.14:557:34Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:269.57:2611.71:084.312:441.14:567:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:189.17:5111.51:453.51:202.44:587:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:158.78:1811.12:242.81:573.94:597:29Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:208.58:4810.73:062.22:365.45:007:27Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:428.49:2210.23:511.73:236.85:027:26Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:408.74:421.44:387.95:037:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:299.45:391.06:488.55:047:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:2310.26:370.58:348.35:067:21Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:039.33:5810.77:33-0.19:168.05:077:19Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:059.54:2411.18:24-0.79:437.65:087:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:009.94:4711.49:10-1.310:107.05:107:15New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:5110.45:1011.79:52-1.710:416.15:117:13New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:4110.75:3311.910:33-1.611:165.05:127:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:3210.85:5812.211:14-1.111:563.75:147:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:2710.86:2612.411:55-0.15:157:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:2510.66:5612.512:382.312:361.35:167:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:2810.37:2812.41:241.11:203.05:187:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:379.98:0412.02:130.22:084.85:197:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:009.78:4611.53:06-0.43:066.55:207:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:489.79:3810.84:05-0.64:267.75:226:59First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:3610.35:09-0.76:218.25:236:57First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:4611.06:18-0.68:037.85:246:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:069.83:3411.47:24-0.79:047.05:266:53Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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