47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

62°
H -°
L 54°
NNW
9mph
High tide
4:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:59 pm (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 4:51 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jan 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:3512.33:2011.110:487.510:26-1.68:044:36New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:1012.53:5810.811:337.511:01-1.58:044:37New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:4112.64:3810.512:137.48:044:38New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:0912.65:1910.112:527.28:034:39Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:3712.56:039.712:13-0.91:307.08:034:40Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:0712.56:499.312:50-0.32:126.68:034:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:3912.47:408.81:280.42:566.18:034:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:1312.38:398.22:071.43:455.48:024:43First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:4912.19:507.92:472.54:364.78:024:45First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:2711.911:147.83:323.85:273.78:024:46First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:0611.74:265.26:162.68:014:47First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:488.311:48 AM11.65:326.47:041.48:014:48Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:159.312:3111.56:497.37:490.18:004:50Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:1910.31:1511.68:027.88:34-1.18:004:51Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:0811.32:0111.79:058.09:19-2.17:594:52Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:5112.12:4811.910:007.910:04-2.97:584:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:3112.83:3912.010:507.510:50-3.27:584:55Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:1113.24:3111.811:397.111:36-3.17:574:56Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:5013.45:2711.512:296.47:564:58Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:3013.56:2710.912:23-2.51:225.67:554:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:1013.57:3110.21:10-1.42:184.87:545:01Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:5113.48:429.41:580.13:173.97:535:02Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:3413.110:068.82:491.94:193.07:535:04Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:1912.611:528.73:463.85:222.17:525:05Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat11:0712.14:535.56:231.27:505:07Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:439.411:58 AM11.66:196.87:190.57:495:08Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:0410.412:5011.27:517.58:08-0.17:485:10Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:0211.31:4110.99:077.58:52-0.57:475:11Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:4511.92:2810.710:037.49:32-0.77:465:13Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:2112.23:1110.510:467.210:09-0.87:455:14New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:5012.23:5210.511:216.910:44-0.87:445:16New Moon31Fri
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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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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