47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

51°
H -°
L 48°
S
8mph
High tide
5:17 am

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 : 11:22 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 5:17 am (10.5 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 1848

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:4112.13:4010.99:220.39:293.34:587:27New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:1912.34:3611.610:04-1.010:203.94:567:29New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:5812.35:3112.110:47-2.011:124.64:557:30New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:3912.26:2612.311:31-2.64:537:32New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:2311.87:2112.412:055.212:17-2.74:527:33Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:1111.28:1712.31:015.71:05-2.44:507:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:0310.49:1512.12:026.01:55-1.64:497:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:029.510:1511.83:136.12:49-0.64:477:37First Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:128.611:1511.64:355.83:460.64:467:38First Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:358.05:575.24:491.74:457:40First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:1211.512:087.97:044.25:572.74:437:41First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:0011.31:338.27:553.27:043.54:427:42Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:4011.22:428.88:342.38:044.24:417:43Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:1211.13:369.59:071.58:564.74:397:45Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:4111.04:2210.09:350.79:425.24:387:46Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:0910.95:0110.510:010.110:225.64:377:47Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:3710.75:3610.910:29-0.411:006.04:367:48Full Moon17Wed
18Thu4:0710.66:0911.210:59-0.911:386.34:347:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:3810.46:4311.411:32-1.24:337:51Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:1210.17:1911.612:186.512:07-1.34:327:52Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:499.87:5811.71:006.612:46-1.24:317:53Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:309.58:4011.71:466.61:27-1.04:307:54Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:179.09:2511.72:376.52:12-0.54:297:55Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:158.610:1211.73:356.23:010.24:287:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:258.111:0011.84:385.63:551.14:277:58Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:478.011:4711.85:404.64:552.14:277:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:138.26:363.36:003.04:268:00Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:3212.01:338.97:261.87:053.94:258:01Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:1512.22:449.98:130.28:094.64:248:02Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:5712.33:4610.88:58-1.29:085.24:238:03Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:4012.34:4211.69:42-2.310:055.74:238:04New Moon31Wed
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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