47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

51°
H 66°
L 44°
NNE
10mph
Low tide
11:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 11:59 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:54 pm (11.7 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 - Jul 1845

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:3510.64:4111.08:52-0.89:477.24:238:16Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:1710.45:1711.39:28-1.110:327.24:238:16New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:5710.35:4711.510:03-1.311:097.04:248:16New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:3610.16:1211.610:37-1.311:416.84:258:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:1510.06:3511.711:12-1.34:258:15New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:569.87:0011.812:136.511:46 AM-1.14:268:14Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:389.57:2711.912:476.112:22-0.74:278:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:239.27:5612.01:245.512:580.04:288:13Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:128.88:2712.12:054.91:360.94:298:13Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:088.49:0112.02:494.12:152.04:298:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:128.19:3611.83:373.32:583.34:308:12First Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:298.010:1611.74:282.33:494.74:318:11First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:598.311:0111.65:231.34:526.04:328:10First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:339.06:180.26:097.04:338:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:499.97:13-0.97:297.44:348:09Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:4511.63:4410.88:06-1.98:397.44:358:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:4011.74:3011.58:58-2.79:397.04:368:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:3611.85:1012.19:47-3.110:326.44:378:06Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:3211.75:4912.510:35-3.111:235.74:388:05Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:2911.56:2712.711:21-2.74:398:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:2711.07:0412.812:144.812:07-1.84:418:03Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:2710.47:4212.81:064.012:54-0.54:428:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:319.78:2012.61:593.21:401.04:438:01Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:399.19:0012.22:532.52:292.74:448:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:588.69:4311.73:491.93:244.44:457:59Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:358.510:3011.14:471.44:295.84:467:58Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:209.05:471.05:566.94:487:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:409.76:440.67:327.34:497:55Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:1810.23:3510.47:370.28:467.24:507:54Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:1210.04:1610.88:23-0.19:376.94:517:53Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:0210.04:4711.19:04-0.410:146.64:537:51Waning Crescent31Thu
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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