47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

70°
H 83°
L 58°
SW
3mph
High tide
5:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:19 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 37m at 5:42 pm (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:0210.56:2811.810:57-1.35:478:43Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:4910.46:5311.712:005.911:36 AM-1.15:498:41Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:3410.27:1511.712:355.412:13-0.65:508:40Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:1910.07:3811.71:084.812:480.15:518:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:049.78:0211.61:424.21:241.05:538:37Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:529.48:2911.52:173.61:592.15:548:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:429.18:5911.32:553.02:353.25:558:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:378.89:3211.03:362.53:134.45:568:32Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:418.510:0810.64:212.03:565.65:588:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:018.45:111.74:516.75:598:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:438.76:061.36:097.56:008:28Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:109.47:040.87:437.86:028:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:409.94:0210.08:010.18:597.76:038:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:4110.04:3710.68:54-0.59:507.26:048:22Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:3810.35:0611.19:43-1.110:326.46:068:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:3210.75:3411.610:29-1.511:125.56:078:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:2511.16:0312.011:13-1.511:534.46:088:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:1911.26:3412.311:57-1.16:108:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:1411.27:0712.612:363.112:40-0.26:118:14Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:1211.07:4312.61:212.01:251.06:128:12Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:1310.68:2112.52:091.02:122.56:148:10Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:2010.29:0212.22:590.33:024.06:158:08First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:379.89:4911.63:54-0.14:005.56:168:06First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:109.74:53-0.25:156.66:188:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:5310.05:57-0.16:527.26:198:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:1110.57:050.08:307.06:208:01Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:059.94:0611.08:110.09:386.36:227:59Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:179.84:4611.39:080.010:275.66:237:57Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:189.95:1811.49:580.011:045.06:247:55Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:0910.15:4311.310:400.311:364.36:267:53Full Moon30Mon
31Tue4:5410.26:0211.311:170.76:277:51Full Moon31Tue
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 94% 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 (94% 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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