47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

58°
H 77°
L 60°
SSW
4mph
Low tide
10:41 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 30m at 10:41 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:59 pm (11.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:118.75:210.75:006.05:488:43First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:099.36:200.16:257.55:498:41First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:4010.37:20-0.48:178.15:508:40Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:4410.44:4111.18:18-0.79:477.95:528:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:4610.05:2611.69:11-0.910:467.55:538:37Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:469.96:0211.79:59-1.011:287.15:548:35Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:389.96:3111.710:41-1.15:558:34Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:259.96:5411.612:006.711:19 AM-1.05:578:32Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:079.97:1211.512:286.211:54 AM-0.85:588:31Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:489.97:2911.512:545.712:27-0.35:598:29Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:319.77:4811.51:225.01:000.46:018:27Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:159.58:1011.61:524.21:321.36:028:26Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:039.28:3411.52:263.42:052.46:038:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:559.09:0011.33:032.72:393.76:058:22Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:548.89:2711.03:432.03:155.16:068:21Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:058.79:5710.64:291.43:586.56:078:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:398.85:210.84:587.76:098:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:399.46:190.36:378.56:108:15Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:5310.27:22-0.48:248.66:118:14Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:4310.14:3610.98:23-1.19:338.26:128:12Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:5510.35:0811.49:20-1.810:217.46:148:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:0110.75:3711.810:12-2.211:036.46:158:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:0111.16:0512.111:00-2.311:455.16:168:06New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:0011.36:3412.411:46-1.86:188:05New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:5911.27:0412.512:293.712:30-0.86:198:03Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:0011.07:3612.61:142.41:140.76:208:01Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:0310.68:0912.42:001.22:002.46:227:59Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:1110.28:4512.02:480.32:484.36:237:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:299.99:2511.33:38-0.13:445.96:247:55First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:059.84:33-0.24:597.36:267:53First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:5310.15:32-0.16:537.96:277:51First Quarter31Fri
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 98% 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 (98% 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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