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 1h 41m 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 - Nov 1914

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:3110.43:1911.19:525.410:140.06:524:53Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:1310.93:4010.910:326.210:39-0.66:534:52Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:5111.34:0310.711:116.911:07-1.16:554:50Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:2711.64:2910.411:507.411:39-1.36:564:49Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:0311.84:5710.112:307.86:584:47Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:4311.85:269.812:14-1.21:158.16:594:46Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:2711.75:589.412:53-1.02:068.27:014:44Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:1711.66:389.01:37-0.73:098.27:024:43Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:1111.57:458.42:26-0.24:277.97:044:42Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:0411.59:217.93:200.45:427.17:054:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:5011.711:017.84:191.26:335.97:074:39Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:2811.95:212.07:134.37:084:38Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:328.31:0312.16:243.07:512.57:104:36Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:529.21:3512.47:254.08:290.67:114:35Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:0010.32:0712.68:235.19:08-1.27:134:34Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:0111.42:4112.79:196.19:49-2.77:144:33New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:5912.23:1812.610:136.910:31-3.67:164:32New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:5312.83:5812.411:087.611:15-3.97:174:31New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:4713.14:4211.912:047.97:194:30Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:4113.15:3111.212:01-3.71:048.17:204:29Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:3512.96:2710.312:49-3.02:127.97:224:28Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:2912.67:329.31:40-1.93:317.57:234:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:2312.48:508.42:33-0.64:546.67:244:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:1312.110:237.73:290.96:055.57:264:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:5711.94:292.47:004.27:274:25First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:077.712:3411.85:343.87:432.97:284:24Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:428.31:0511.66:425.18:171.77:304:23Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:589.21:3211.47:486.18:470.77:314:23Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:5710.21:5811.18:487.09:14-0.17:324:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:4411.02:2510.99:427.69:41-0.87:344:21Full Moon30Mon
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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