47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 79°
L 57°
N
9mph
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 6h 36m 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 - Sep 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:229.84:1111.78:23-0.79:486.15:276:51Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:259.94:4111.79:13-0.610:235.35:286:49Full Moon2Wed
3Thu3:1910.15:0411.69:56-0.310:554.65:306:47Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:0710.25:2311.510:340.211:243.85:316:45Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:5210.25:4111.411:091.011:523.05:326:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:3710.16:0011.311:442.15:346:41Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:2210.06:2211.112:222.212:183.25:356:39Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:099.96:4710.912:541.612:534.45:366:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:599.87:1410.51:281.11:315.65:376:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:559.67:4210.02:070.92:136.75:396:33Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:039.58:149.52:510.83:087.65:406:31Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:379.58:589.03:430.94:368.25:416:29Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:219.84:431.07:218.25:436:27Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:2110.35:500.88:187.85:446:25Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:5610.76:540.48:437.15:456:23Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:539.13:2211.17:500.09:076.35:476:21Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:549.73:4511.48:40-0.39:365.15:486:19Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:4910.34:0711.79:25-0.210:083.75:496:17New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:4310.84:3212.010:070.310:442.15:516:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:3711.24:5912.310:501.211:230.65:526:13New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:3311.45:2912.411:332.55:546:11Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:3211.56:0112.312:05-0.612:184.05:556:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:3411.46:3811.912:50-1.41:075.45:566:06Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:4211.17:1911.31:38-1.72:046.75:586:04First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:0310.98:0810.52:31-1.53:167.65:596:02First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:3910.89:149.63:31-1.05:018.06:006:00First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:0511.04:38-0.36:567.46:025:58First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:0511.35:510.38:056.46:035:56Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:178.82:4911.57:010.78:515.46:045:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:369.13:2211.58:021.09:284.46:065:52Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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