47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

52°
H -°
L 49°
NNE
9mph
Low tide
11:55 pm

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 (tomorrow) : in 1h 13m at 11:55 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:03 am (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1846

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:008.810:0811.03:246.52:450.54:597:27First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:028.211:0110.84:386.33:371.44:577:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:167.711:5210.75:555.84:342.34:567:29First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:397.66:555.05:353.04:547:31First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:3710.712:597.97:384.16:373.74:537:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:1510.82:068.48:113.17:354.24:517:34Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:4810.93:009.18:402.18:264.64:507:35Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:1911.03:479.99:091.09:135.04:487:36Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:5011.14:2910.59:400.09:565.44:477:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:2111.25:1111.110:14-1.010:405.84:457:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon3:5411.25:5311.610:51-1.811:246.14:447:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:3111.26:3711.911:31-2.34:437:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:1111.07:2412.112:106.412:14-2.54:417:43Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:5710.78:1312.21:016.51:00-2.44:407:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:5010.29:0412.11:576.51:50-1.84:397:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:519.59:5712.03:016.22:43-0.94:377:47Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:058.810:5012.04:135.63:400.34:367:48Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:318.311:4312.05:264.64:431.54:357:49Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:058.36:323.35:502.84:347:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:3112.01:358.87:281.96:593.84:337:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:1612.02:519.68:150.68:054.74:327:53Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:5611.93:5310.48:58-0.59:055.34:317:54Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:3511.74:4611.19:37-1.410:005.84:307:55New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:1211.55:3211.610:14-1.910:516.24:297:56New Moon24Sun
25Mon3:5011.16:1411.910:51-2.111:396.54:287:57New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:2810.76:5312.011:28-2.04:277:58New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:0910.27:3012.012:266.612:06-1.74:267:59Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:529.78:0611.91:136.612:45-1.24:258:00Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:389.28:4311.72:036.41:26-0.54:258:01Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:308.69:2211.62:566.22:080.34:248:02Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:288.010:0311.43:525.82:531.34:238:03First 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 100% 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 (100% 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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