47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H 62°
L 56°
N
8mph
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 5h 49m 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 - Jul 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:0510.97:3612.712:217.012:16-3.14:228:16Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:0010.48:1912.81:146.61:04-2.54:238:16Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:029.89:0312.82:116.01:53-1.54:248:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:119.19:4812.73:135.12:44-0.14:248:15First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:308.410:3312.54:184.13:401.54:258:15First Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:048.011:1912.35:232.94:413.24:268:15First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:498.36:231.65:524.84:278:14Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:0612.12:239.27:180.37:095.94:278:14Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:5211.83:3410.28:06-0.78:246.64:288:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:3711.54:3011.18:50-1.49:296.94:298:13Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:2011.25:1611.69:31-1.910:257.04:308:12Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:0210.95:5411.910:10-2.011:137.04:318:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:4410.66:2812.010:47-2.011:556.84:328:11Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:2610.26:5812.011:25-1.74:338:10Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:099.97:2611.912:356.612:02-1.34:348:09Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:549.57:5511.91:146.312:40-0.84:358:08Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:419.18:2511.81:545.91:180.04:368:08Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:328.68:5811.72:375.41:561.04:378:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:288.19:3211.53:234.82:372.14:388:06Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:337.710:0911.34:124.13:203.44:398:05Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:517.610:4811.15:023.24:104.74:408:04Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:207.95:522.35:125.94:418:03Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:498.66:401.36:266.84:428:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:1210.82:589.57:270.27:407.34:448:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:5610.83:4810.48:13-0.88:447.54:457:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:4210.94:3011.28:58-1.89:377.44:467:58Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:2911.15:0911.79:43-2.510:257.14:477:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:1811.35:4712.210:28-3.011:126.64:487:56New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:0911.36:2512.511:14-3.04:507:55New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:0411.27:0312.712:005.912:00-2.64:517:53Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:0110.87:4212.812:505.112:47-1.74:527:52Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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