47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

55°
H -°
L 52°
NNE
5mph
Low tide
1:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 31m at 1:49 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:40 am (11.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1839

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:178.32:0311.77:062.78:453.06:595:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:309.02:2911.68:043.69:151.97:014:58Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:309.62:5011.48:554.49:410.97:024:57Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:2010.33:0911.29:405.310:050.17:044:55New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:0410.93:3011.010:216.110:29-0.67:054:54New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:4411.33:5310.811:016.910:56-1.07:074:53New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:2011.64:1910.511:417.411:27-1.37:084:51New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:5611.84:4710.212:227.87:104:50Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:3411.95:169.812:01-1.31:068.17:114:48Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:1611.85:489.512:39-1.11:568.37:134:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:0311.76:269.01:21-0.82:568.37:144:46Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:5411.67:238.52:07-0.34:118.07:164:45First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:4611.68:508.02:590.35:287.37:174:43First Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:3311.610:287.83:551.06:216.37:194:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:1311.84:551.87:014.87:204:41First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:028.012:4812.05:572.87:383.17:224:40Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:258.81:2012.36:593.88:151.27:234:39Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:369.91:5112.57:594.98:53-0.77:254:38Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:4011.02:2412.68:565.99:32-2.37:264:37Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:3812.03:0012.69:516.810:14-3.47:284:36Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:3312.73:3812.510:467.510:57-4.07:294:35Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:2713.14:2112.111:418.011:43-3.97:304:34Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:2013.25:0911.512:408.27:324:33Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:1313.16:0310.712:31-3.41:448.17:334:32Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:0712.87:059.71:21-2.42:587.77:354:32Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:0012.68:198.72:13-1.14:227.07:364:31Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:5112.39:487.93:080.35:395.97:374:30Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:3712.111:327.64:071.86:404.67:394:29Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:1711.95:113.37:273.37:404:29Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:158.012:5011.76:184.78:042.07:414:28Waning Crescent30Sat
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 88% 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 (88% 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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