47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

54°
H 62°
L 55°
NNE
7mph
Low tide
10:07 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 10:07 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:2411.54:271.57:135.76:595:00First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:1411.45:342.38:014.87:014:58First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:478.01:5211.46:402.98:373.97:024:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:578.52:2111.47:393.39:053.07:044:55Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:529.22:4611.38:293.89:292.27:054:54Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:389.83:0911.39:134.29:521.37:074:52Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:1910.33:3211.39:524.810:170.57:084:51Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:5710.83:5711.210:295.310:45-0.27:104:50Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:3511.34:2411.111:075.911:16-0.87:114:48Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:1311.64:5310.911:466.411:51-1.27:134:47Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:5411.95:2410.612:296.97:144:46Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:3912.15:5910.312:30-1.41:167.27:164:44Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:2812.16:419.81:12-1.32:117.57:174:43Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:2112.07:369.32:00-1.03:177.57:194:42Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:1912.08:518.72:53-0.44:347.17:204:41Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:1712.010:238.33:520.45:506.27:224:40Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:1012.24:571.36:524.87:234:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:5712.36:042.17:423.37:254:38Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:249.01:3712.57:103.08:261.67:264:37Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:389.92:1512.78:123.89:060.17:284:36Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:4110.92:5212.79:094.69:46-1.27:294:35New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:3811.73:2812.510:035.410:26-2.17:314:34New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:3112.34:0612.210:566.111:06-2.57:324:33New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:2212.74:4511.711:496.611:46-2.57:334:32Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:1112.85:2711.012:447.07:354:31Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:5912.86:1210.212:28-2.11:437.27:364:31Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:4712.67:039.41:11-1.42:497.27:374:30Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:3612.48:028.61:57-0.54:046.97:394:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:2612.19:147.92:460.65:216.37:404:29First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:1411.910:397.53:391.86:255.47:414:28First Quarter30Sun
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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