47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

58°
H -°
L 51°
N
10mph
Low tide
10:37 pm

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 (tomorrow) : in 41m at 10:37 pm (4.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:47 am (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Oct 1852

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:4910.56:2010.612:241.112:384.66:155:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:3410.56:4910.212:580.81:175.56:175:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:2310.47:209.81:350.62:016.46:185:51Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:1910.37:559.32:170.62:567.16:205:49Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:2610.28:418.83:050.84:107.66:215:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:4310.39:528.44:020.95:527.66:225:45Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:5510.65:051.07:167.16:245:43Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:4611.06:110.98:006.36:255:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:348.82:2511.47:130.88:345.36:275:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:409.52:5711.78:090.69:084.06:285:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:3910.23:2812.18:590.89:452.56:295:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:3410.93:5912.39:471.310:231.16:315:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:2911.54:3112.510:332.111:04-0.36:325:32New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:2511.95:0612.411:203.111:46-1.36:345:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:2212.15:4312.212:094.36:355:28Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:2212.16:2411.712:31-1.91:025.46:375:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:2611.97:0910.91:19-1.92:036.46:385:24Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:3711.78:0210.02:10-1.53:187.16:405:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:5611.69:109.13:06-0.84:577.16:415:21First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:1311.64:090.16:366.56:435:19First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:1611.75:181.07:435.66:445:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:108.32:0411.76:291.68:314.56:455:15Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:318.62:4111.77:332.19:083.66:475:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:359.23:0811.68:282.69:382.76:485:12Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:279.73:3011.49:133.110:041.96:505:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:1210.13:5011.39:543.710:271.26:515:08Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:5210.54:1111.110:314.410:520.66:535:07Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:3010.94:3311.011:075.111:190.06:545:05Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:0811.24:5910.711:435.811:49-0.46:565:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:4611.45:2610.412:226.46:575:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:2711.55:5510.012:22-0.61:047.06:595:00Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 91% 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 (91% 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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