47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H 64°
L 49°
NNW
9mph
Low tide
2:07 pm

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 : in 26m at 2:07 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:23 pm (11.3 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 - Apr 1838

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:439.44:378.04:070.25:556:45First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:3810.89:57 AM8.66:477.75:140.95:536:46First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:4811.011:31 AM8.28:036.96:261.35:516:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:3611.112:588.38:496.07:311.55:496:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:1011.12:068.69:225.28:241.75:476:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:3311.13:009.19:484.49:072.05:456:52Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:5011.13:469.510:103.59:442.55:436:53Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:0511.14:289.810:302.610:193.25:416:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:2211.15:0810.210:521.610:524.05:396:56Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:4111.15:4810.511:170.711:274.85:376:58Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:0211.16:3010.811:46-0.15:356:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:2610.97:1411.012:035.712:19-0.75:337:00Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:5110.78:0211.112:426.512:57-1.15:317:02Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:1910.48:5711.01:257.31:39-1.25:297:03Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:5010.010:0410.82:177.92:28-1.05:277:05Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:319.611:2210.83:268.33:25-0.75:257:06Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:419.05:008.34:29-0.35:237:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:3410.910:23 AM8.66:377.65:370.05:227:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:2511.212:008.77:356.36:440.45:207:10Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:0311.61:249.18:194.87:451.05:187:11Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:3411.92:369.88:583.08:401.75:167:13Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:0312.23:4110.59:361.29:312.75:147:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:3212.34:4111.210:14-0.410:203.95:137:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:0212.35:3911.710:53-1.711:095.05:117:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:3412.16:3512.011:32-2.55:097:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:0911.77:3112.112:006.112:13-2.75:077:20Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:4611.08:2711.912:546.912:56-2.45:067:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:2710.29:2711.71:557.51:41-1.85:047:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:159.410:3211.43:117.72:31-0.85:027:24First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:158.511:3811.14:527.53:260.25:017:25First Quarter30Mon
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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