47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

61°
H -°
L 57°
NNE
9mph
High tide
2:16 am

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 : 9:19 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 2:16 am (9.1 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 - May 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:4711.97:1812.411:58-3.64:537:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:3011.58:1712.312:397.212:46-3.44:517:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:2010.89:1912.01:417.51:37-2.74:507:22Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:1910.010:2411.82:547.62:32-1.74:487:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:309.011:2711.74:237.23:32-0.54:477:24Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:588.25:526.24:370.74:457:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:2111.611:38 AM7.87:014.95:441.94:447:27Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:0611.61:148.17:513.66:513.04:427:28Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:4111.52:328.78:322.37:534.04:417:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:0911.33:369.59:051.18:495.04:397:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:3411.24:2910.29:340.29:395.84:387:32Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:5710.95:1410.810:00-0.610:256.54:377:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:2210.75:5411.210:28-1.211:077.04:357:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:4910.56:2911.510:57-1.511:487.44:347:36New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:1810.27:0411.611:29-1.74:337:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:519.97:3911.612:297.612:04-1.64:317:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:269.68:1711.61:117.712:43-1.44:307:40Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:059.28:5911.51:577.71:24-1.14:297:41Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:498.89:4311.42:507.62:09-0.64:287:42Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:468.310:2711.43:507.22:570.04:277:44First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:597.811:0911.44:536.53:480.94:267:45First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:257.511:4711.55:495.54:431.94:257:46First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:557.76:364.05:423.14:247:47First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:2311.71:208.47:182.46:444.34:237:48Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:5711.82:359.47:590.57:475.44:227:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:3212.03:4110.58:40-1.28:486.44:217:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:0812.14:4011.59:22-2.79:467.14:207:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:4712.15:3512.210:06-3.710:437.64:197:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:3012.06:2812.610:52-4.211:397.84:187:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:1711.77:2012.711:39-4.24:177:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:1011.18:1012.712:387.712:28-3.74:177:56Waning 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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