47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

56°
H -°
L 49°
N
6mph
Low tide
2:36 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 18m at 2:36 am (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:43 am (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 1837

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:4610.65:2511.311:373.96:155:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:3010.85:4911.112:020.412:134.96:165:54Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:1810.96:1510.912:37-0.312:535.96:185:52Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:1210.96:4410.51:17-0.71:386.96:195:50Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:1510.77:1810.12:02-0.82:347.86:215:48First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:3310.68:069.62:55-0.73:548.36:225:46First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:0510.73:57-0.45:448.26:235:44First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:1711.15:07-0.27:157.46:255:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:0511.46:180.08:076.26:265:40Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:439.22:4011.87:240.28:474.76:285:38Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:589.83:1012.08:210.59:253.16:295:36Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:0310.43:3812.29:131.210:021.66:305:34Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:0310.94:0512.310:012.210:400.26:325:32Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:0011.44:3412.210:473.411:17-0.96:335:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:5511.65:0411.911:334.611:55-1.56:355:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:5111.85:3611.412:225.86:365:27Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:4711.86:1010.712:35-1.71:156.86:385:25Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:4511.66:489.91:16-1.42:197.66:395:23Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:5011.47:349.12:02-0.83:467.96:415:21Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:0311.28:378.32:520.05:507.66:425:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:1411.13:510.97:116.96:435:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:1011.14:571.67:576.16:455:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:5011.16:052.18:305.26:465:14Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:038.02:1811.27:072.58:564.36:485:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:068.52:4011.37:592.89:173.36:495:11Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:579.13:0011.38:433.39:372.36:515:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:439.83:1911.49:223.99:591.26:525:07New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:2510.43:4011.410:004.710:250.16:545:06New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:0610.94:0311.410:385.510:55-0.96:555:04New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:4911.44:2811.311:176.311:29-1.66:575:02New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:3311.84:5511.112:007.06:585:01Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 80% 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 Waning Gibbous (80% 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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