47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

62°
H -°
L 56°
WSW
5mph
Low tide
12:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 54m at 12:33 am (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:03 am (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:599.55:18-0.15:318.26:277:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:4910.16:22-0.57:228.56:297:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:5210.87:30-0.98:558.16:307:46Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:1110.14:3311.38:35-1.39:537.36:317:44Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:2610.45:0611.79:33-1.710:376.26:337:42Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:3210.85:3512.010:25-1.711:194.96:347:40Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:3311.06:0312.211:12-1.211:593.66:357:38Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:3111.16:3112.311:57-0.46:377:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:2811.06:5912.212:412.312:400.96:387:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:2610.87:2912.01:221.31:242.56:397:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:2710.68:0111.62:040.52:094.16:417:30Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:3110.38:3510.92:480.12:595.66:427:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:4510.19:1210.23:340.04:016.96:437:26Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:1810.14:240.25:347.86:457:24Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:5710.35:220.67:537.86:467:22Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:0810.76:271.09:127.26:477:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:308.43:5510.97:361.19:576.66:497:18Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:498.54:2811.08:371.010:286.06:507:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:528.94:5211.19:270.910:525.46:517:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:419.35:1011.110:080.911:124.76:537:12Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:249.75:2611.210:441.111:323.86:547:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:0410.05:4311.311:181.511:552.96:557:08New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:4510.26:0211.411:512.16:577:06New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:2710.56:2411.412:231.912:253.06:587:04New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:1210.76:4811.412:540.91:014.16:597:02Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:0110.87:1411.21:290.01:405.27:017:00Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:5410.87:4310.92:08-0.62:236.37:026:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:5610.68:1610.52:53-0.93:147.47:036:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:1310.58:5910.03:45-0.94:238.27:056:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:4910.54:45-0.66:068.47:066:52First Quarter30Wed
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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