47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

49°
H 63°
L 49°
SSE
4mph
Low tide
11:22 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 11:22 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1848

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:339.012:4011.27:007.07:571.28:044:36Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:309.91:2111.18:117.58:330.38:044:37Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:1310.72:0111.19:077.69:09-0.48:044:38Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:4711.32:3911.19:537.69:45-1.18:034:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:1711.83:1811.110:337.510:21-1.68:034:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:4712.33:5911.111:117.311:00-1.98:034:41New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:1712.64:4211.111:516.911:40-1.98:034:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:5012.95:2910.912:336.48:034:43Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:2513.16:2110.512:21-1.51:195.88:024:44Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:0113.27:1910.01:04-0.82:105.08:024:45Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:4013.28:249.41:490.33:044.28:014:47First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:2213.19:418.92:371.74:033.28:014:48First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:0612.911:138.73:303.45:052.28:004:49First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:5512.64:335.06:071.18:004:51First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:599.211:48 AM12.35:496.37:060.17:594:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:3010.112:4312.17:147.18:00-0.77:594:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:3611.11:3711.88:327.38:49-1.47:584:55Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:2611.92:2911.79:367.29:35-1.77:574:56Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:0812.43:1911.410:306.910:18-1.87:564:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:4412.74:0711.211:166.510:59-1.67:564:59Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:1712.84:5410.811:596.111:38-1.17:555:00Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:4712.85:4110.412:405.67:545:02Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:1712.76:2910.012:17-0.31:215.27:535:03Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:4712.67:199.512:550.62:034.77:525:05Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:1912.48:148.91:341.72:474.27:515:06Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:5412.19:168.52:143.03:343.77:505:08Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:3111.710:328.22:564.34:253.27:495:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:1211.33:465.65:182.77:485:11Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:108.310:58 AM10.94:506.86:132.17:465:12Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:549.011:48 AM10.76:147.57:041.47:455:14Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:019.812:4010.67:407.87:520.67:445:15Waning Crescent31Mon
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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