47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H 63°
L 50°
SSW
14mph
High tide
7:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 1:21 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 7:43 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 - Jan 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:2312.23:505.25:441.88:044:36First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:238.411:05 AM12.14:506.86:320.48:044:37Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:119.511:47 AM12.06:088.17:26-0.98:044:38Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:2310.712:3512.07:388.98:14-2.18:034:39Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:1711.81:2912.08:569.19:08-3.08:034:40Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:0512.52:2912.19:568.89:56-3.68:034:42Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:4113.03:2312.010:508.310:44-3.78:034:43Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:1713.34:2311.711:447.611:32-3.38:024:44Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:5913.55:2311.312:326.78:024:45Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:2913.66:2310.612:14-2.41:265.78:024:46Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:0513.57:299.71:02-1.02:204.78:014:48Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:4113.38:418.91:500.73:143.78:014:49Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:1713.010:058.42:322.74:142.78:004:50Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:5312.511:598.53:264.75:081.87:594:51Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:3511.94:266.66:021.17:594:53Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:599.411:17 AM11.35:568.06:560.57:584:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:1710.512:0510.87:508.67:440.17:574:56Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:1111.412:5910.49:148.68:32-0.37:574:57Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:4711.91:5310.310:088.39:08-0.67:564:58Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:2312.12:4110.310:448.09:50-0.87:555:00New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:4712.23:2310.311:147.710:26-1.07:545:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:0512.24:0510.311:387.410:56-0.97:535:03New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:2912.34:4110.312:026.87:525:04New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:4712.45:2310.112:326.27:515:06Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:0512.56:119.812:08-0.21:085.47:505:07Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:2912.66:599.512:380.61:444.57:495:09Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:5312.67:599.21:141.72:263.57:485:10Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:2312.59:058.91:503.13:082.57:475:12First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:5312.310:238.82:264.83:561.67:465:13First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:2912.03:146.44:560.77:445:15First Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:119.010:11 AM11.74:147.95:56-0.27:435:16First Quarter31Sun
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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