47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

51°
H 66°
L 51°
NNE
5mph
High tide
8:40 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 2:07 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 8:40 am (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 - Oct 1838

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:0610.03:2811.98:390.09:343.66:155:56Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:0710.73:5412.29:280.510:121.96:165:54Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:0511.24:2212.410:141.410:510.36:175:52Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:0411.64:5312.511:002.611:32-1.06:195:50Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:0211.85:2512.311:474.06:205:48Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:0311.86:0011.912:15-1.812:365.46:225:46Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:0611.76:3911.21:00-2.11:326.66:235:44Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:1611.57:2310.31:48-1.82:407.56:245:42Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:3511.38:199.42:40-1.14:167.96:265:40Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:0011.23:39-0.26:197.56:275:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:1011.34:470.67:356.66:295:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:0111.45:591.38:235.66:305:35Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:468.22:3811.47:071.78:594.76:315:33Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:578.73:0411.38:032.09:273.86:335:31Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:539.23:2311.38:502.59:512.96:345:29Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:409.63:3911.29:293.110:122.06:365:27New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:2310.13:5611.110:053.910:341.16:375:25New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:0310.54:1511.110:394.710:580.36:395:23New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:4110.84:3610.911:145.511:26-0.46:405:22New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:2011.15:0010.711:516.311:57-0.86:425:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:0211.35:2410.412:307.06:435:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:4611.45:5010.112:33-1.01:147.66:455:16Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:3811.36:179.71:14-1.02:068.16:465:14Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:3811.16:539.32:00-0.83:158.46:485:13First Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:4911.18:018.82:54-0.44:508.36:495:11First Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:5611.29:518.33:560.16:237.56:515:09First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:4811.45:020.67:146.46:525:08First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:2711.76:091.17:544.86:545:06Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:008.91:5912.07:121.78:313.06:555:04Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:149.72:2912.38:092.59:081.16:575:03Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:1910.62:5812.69:023.49:46-0.66:585:01Full Moon31Wed
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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