47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

64°
H 62°
L 55°
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 3h 08m 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 - Apr 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5211.35:0510.311:092.611:062.65:556:45New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:1411.35:4510.511:371.811:413.25:536:46New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:4011.36:2610.712:081.15:516:48Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:0711.27:1110.812:174.012:430.55:496:49Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:3611.08:0010.812:564.81:220.05:476:50Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:0910.68:5510.71:405.72:06-0.25:456:52Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:4610.310:0010.62:306.52:55-0.35:436:53First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:339.811:1610.63:357.23:52-0.15:416:55First Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:399.34:587.44:570.05:396:56First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:3410.811:03 AM9.16:297.06:050.25:376:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:3511.212:289.27:406.17:110.35:356:59Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:2111.61:449.78:314.88:110.45:337:00Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:0012.02:5010.39:153.49:060.85:317:02Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:3412.23:5010.89:552.09:561.45:297:03Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:0812.44:4711.310:360.710:442.35:277:04Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:4212.35:4211.511:16-0.311:313.35:267:06Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:1712.16:3711.711:56-1.05:247:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:5311.77:3111.612:204.312:38-1.35:227:08Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:3111.18:2811.51:115.31:21-1.25:207:10Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:1310.39:2911.22:096.22:06-0.75:187:11Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:009.510:3611.03:186.82:55-0.15:167:13Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:578.711:4710.94:486.93:500.75:157:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:108.06:256.54:511.55:137:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:5110.911:35 AM7.87:335.85:572.15:117:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:4010.912:567.98:195.07:002.55:097:18Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:1610.92:028.48:534.27:562.85:087:20Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:4311.02:558.99:193.48:433.15:067:21Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:0711.03:419.59:432.59:253.55:047:22Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:3011.14:2210.010:061.610:034.05:027:24New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:5411.15:0210.510:320.710:414.55:017:25New Moon30Wed
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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