47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H 66°
L 57°
SW
5mph
Low tide
12:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 20m at 12:39 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:20 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 1843

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:2312.94:1710.811:517.411:18-1.88:044:36New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:5312.95:0510.412:336.98:044:37Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:2112.85:539.91:156.48:044:38Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:4812.76:449.412:35-0.41:565.88:034:39Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:1512.57:398.81:120.72:405.28:034:40Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:4512.48:408.31:492.03:254.48:034:41First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:1612.19:537.92:283.44:133.78:034:42First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:5011.811:267.93:084.95:022.98:034:43First Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:2711.43:576.45:522.18:024:44First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:258.511:08 AM11.15:057.76:411.28:024:46First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:569.511:54 AM10.96:398.57:290.48:014:47Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:4810.512:4310.88:088.88:14-0.58:014:48Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:2411.21:3210.99:108.78:57-1.38:004:49Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:5411.82:2011.19:548.59:40-2.08:004:51Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:2212.33:0911.310:338.010:22-2.47:594:52Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:5012.73:5911.411:127.411:04-2.57:584:53Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:1913.04:5211.311:546.511:46-2.17:584:55Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:4913.35:4811.012:395.57:574:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:2113.56:4810.512:29-1.21:284.37:564:58Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:5513.57:549.81:130.22:193.27:554:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:3113.49:099.31:582.03:142.17:545:01Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:1013.110:418.92:463.94:121.27:545:02Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:5412.63:435.85:130.57:535:03Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:419.310:44 AM12.04:597.46:16-0.17:525:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:2610.211:43 AM11.56:418.37:16-0.67:515:06Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:3211.212:4611.18:208.38:12-1.07:505:08Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:2011.91:4710.89:297.99:01-1.27:485:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:5812.32:4310.710:197.49:45-1.27:475:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:2912.43:3310.610:596.810:25-1.07:465:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:5512.44:1910.511:346.211:02-0.67:455:14New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:1712.45:0310.312:065.67:445:16New Moon31Tue
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 95% 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 (95% 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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