47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

49°
H -°
L 43°
NNE
3mph
Low tide
12:29 am

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 32m at 12:29 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:51 am (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Feb 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:2811.32:0610.49:447.99:12-0.67:435:17Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:5211.72:5210.610:147.49:51-1.07:415:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:1312.03:3710.810:446.710:30-1.17:405:20Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:3612.34:2411.011:175.911:08-1.07:395:21Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:0112.65:1211.011:534.911:47-0.47:375:23Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:2912.96:0410.812:333.87:365:25Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:5913.17:0010.512:270.61:172.87:345:26Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:3213.18:0210.11:081.92:041.87:335:28Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:0812.99:129.61:523.52:561.07:325:29Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:4812.510:409.42:415.13:530.57:305:31Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:3512.03:416.64:550.17:285:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:359.610:33 AM11.55:047.76:01-0.27:275:34Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:1410.411:42 AM11.06:508.17:07-0.57:255:36Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:1511.212:5410.88:207.78:07-0.87:245:37Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:5911.82:0210.89:227.08:59-0.97:225:39Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:3412.13:0110.810:086.19:46-0.87:205:40New Moon16Fri
17Sat5:0412.33:5410.810:485.310:28-0.47:195:42New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:2912.44:4310.711:244.511:070.37:175:43New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:5312.45:3010.611:583.711:451.17:155:45New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:1712.36:1710.412:333.07:145:46Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:4312.17:0510.112:222.21:082.47:125:48Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:1111.97:559.812:583.31:452.07:105:49Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:4111.58:499.51:364.52:251.77:085:51Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:1511.19:539.22:165.73:101.67:065:52First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:5310.511:189.13:036.84:001.67:055:54First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:3910.04:077.64:581.57:035:55First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:079.410:38 AM9.65:478.15:591.47:015:57First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:229.911:47 AM9.47:368.06:591.06:595:58Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:0310.412:539.68:337.57:530.66:576:00Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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