47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H 79°
L 57°
NNE
8mph
Low tide
9:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 56m at 9:19 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:399.43:4611.58:521.49:583.46:075:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:329.84:0411.49:352.010:242.56:085:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat4:1810.14:2111.210:122.710:491.76:105:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:0110.44:3811.110:483.611:140.96:115:44Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:4210.64:5810.911:234.611:410.36:135:42Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:2210.85:2110.711:585.56:145:40Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:0410.95:4710.312:11-0.212:366.36:155:38Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:4810.96:139.912:45-0.31:187.16:175:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:3810.86:419.51:23-0.32:067.76:185:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:3710.67:109.02:070.03:108.16:205:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:4910.57:578.52:580.44:498.26:215:30Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:0610.53:580.76:577.86:225:28Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:0310.85:040.97:337.06:245:27Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:4111.16:091.18:005.96:255:25Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:418.62:1111.57:091.28:294.56:275:23Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:509.42:3811.88:041.69:022.86:285:21Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:5110.23:0412.18:532.29:371.06:305:19New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:4911.03:3312.49:413.110:15-0.76:315:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:4511.74:0312.510:284.210:55-2.16:325:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:4212.24:3712.411:165.411:37-2.96:345:14New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:4012.45:1512.112:076.46:355:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:4012.45:5611.512:22-3.11:037.26:375:10Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:4412.26:4510.71:10-2.82:097.86:385:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:5411.97:449.72:03-2.03:347.96:405:06First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:0811.79:028.83:01-0.95:217.46:415:05First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:1511.64:050.36:456.46:435:03First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:0811.65:151.37:425.26:445:01First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:198.11:4811.66:252.28:243.96:465:00Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:428.52:1811.57:283.08:572.86:474:58Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:499.22:4111.48:233.79:261.76:494:56Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:449.83:0011.39:104.69:500.86:504:55Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA