47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

65°
H 67°
L 51°
SW
5mph
High tide
4:33 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 10:37 pm (4.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 4:33 pm (11.0 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 - Sep 1853

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:359.74:4311.39:24-0.510:236.05:356:56New Moon1Thu
2Fri3:1810.15:0611.510:03-0.710:505.35:366:54New Moon2Fri
3Sat4:0210.45:3011.710:42-0.711:214.45:376:52New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:4710.65:5611.911:20-0.311:573.45:396:50New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:3510.76:2512.011:590.55:406:48Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:2810.66:5512.012:372.312:401.75:416:46Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:2510.47:2911.91:211.31:243.15:436:44Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:3010.28:0611.52:080.52:124.75:446:42First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:469.98:4911.13:010.03:116.15:456:40First Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:219.99:4310.53:59-0.34:297.25:476:38First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:0510.35:04-0.46:127.65:486:36First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:2111.06:12-0.57:477.35:496:34Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:129.83:1211.57:18-0.68:506.55:516:32Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:269.93:5111.88:18-0.79:365.65:526:30Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:3010.24:2411.99:10-0.610:144.75:536:28Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:2610.44:5111.89:56-0.310:503.85:556:26Full Moon16Fri
17Sat4:1710.65:1611.710:380.411:233.05:566:24Full Moon17Sat
18Sun5:0510.65:4011.611:181.211:562.35:576:22Full Moon18Sun
19Mon5:5210.56:0511.411:562.35:596:20Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:4010.46:3211.012:301.712:353.56:006:18Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:2910.37:0110.61:051.21:164.76:026:16Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:2210.17:3210.11:420.92:015.86:036:14Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:2210.08:089.52:230.92:556.86:046:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:359.88:528.93:101.04:137.56:066:10Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:069.94:041.36:307.76:076:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:2510.25:061.47:597.26:086:06Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:1610.66:111.48:376.76:106:04Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:308.42:5110.97:121.19:016.16:116:02Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:328.83:1811.28:050.89:225.36:126:00Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:249.53:4211.48:510.79:464.46:145:58Waning Crescent30Fri
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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