47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H 62°
L 48°
NNW
10mph
High tide
5:30 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 11:55 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 5:30 pm (11.6 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 - Dec 1846

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:2611.62:4612.19:366.59:52-2.07:434:28Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:1412.23:2611.810:306.810:30-2.27:444:27Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:5612.64:0711.411:206.911:09-2.27:454:27Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:3612.74:4910.912:087.07:464:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:1312.85:3310.312:576.97:474:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:5012.76:209.712:27-1.21:466.77:484:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:2612.57:129.01:07-0.42:396.47:504:26Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:0312.38:118.41:490.53:356.07:514:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:4112.19:197.82:321.74:335.37:524:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:2211.910:407.63:192.95:294.57:534:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:0311.74:114.26:183.67:544:25Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:137.811:45 AM11.55:125.37:012.67:544:25Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:428.412:2511.46:206.37:401.67:554:26Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:499.31:0411.47:286.98:160.57:564:26Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:4010.21:4211.48:297.38:52-0.57:574:26Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:2111.02:2011.59:217.59:30-1.47:584:26New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:5811.73:0011.510:087.610:09-2.17:584:26New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:3312.33:4211.610:527.510:50-2.57:594:27New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:1012.74:2711.511:387.211:32-2.68:004:27New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:4813.05:1711.212:266.88:004:27Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:2813.26:1310.712:17-2.31:186.38:014:28Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:0813.37:1410.01:03-1.52:145.68:014:28Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:5013.38:249.31:50-0.33:144.78:024:29First Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:3413.29:468.72:411.24:173.68:024:30First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:2013.011:248.53:362.95:222.58:024:30First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:0912.74:404.66:231.38:034:31First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:119.111:59 AM12.45:566.17:190.28:034:32Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:3910.112:4912.17:187.08:09-0.78:034:32Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:4411.11:3811.88:357.48:54-1.38:034:33Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:3411.92:2511.69:397.49:35-1.78:044:34Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:1612.43:1011.310:317.310:15-1.68:044:35Full Moon31Thu
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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