47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

53°
H 68°
L 52°
SSE
6mph
Low tide
9:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 9:26 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1854

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:128.49:5911.53:277.42:22-0.24:228:04Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:137.810:4311.54:316.93:100.54:228:05First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:277.411:2411.55:316.24:011.44:218:06First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:527.26:185.24:562.44:218:07First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:0211.512:187.56:573.95:553.54:208:08First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:3611.61:378.27:342.46:554.54:208:09Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:0911.72:469.28:100.77:555.54:198:09Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:4111.83:4710.38:48-0.98:536.44:198:10Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:1511.94:4311.39:27-2.39:507.14:198:11Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:5212.05:3612.010:10-3.410:457.64:198:11Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:3311.96:2812.510:54-4.111:407.84:188:12Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:1811.67:1912.711:41-4.24:188:13Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:1011.28:1012.812:387.812:30-3.84:188:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:0810.59:0012.71:417.51:21-3.04:188:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:139.69:4912.62:496.92:14-1.84:188:14Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:288.710:3712.44:036.03:08-0.34:188:15Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:557.911:2112.35:154.94:061.44:188:15Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:367.66:183.55:093.14:188:15Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:0312.11:198.07:112.16:184.64:188:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:4111.82:468.97:550.87:305.94:188:16Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:1611.53:549.98:33-0.28:406.74:188:16Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:4911.14:4710.89:08-1.09:427.34:198:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:2210.85:3111.49:40-1.510:357.74:198:16New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:5410.56:0811.710:12-1.811:217.84:198:17New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:2910.26:3911.910:45-1.94:208:17New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:059.97:0811.912:017.811:20 AM-1.94:208:17New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:449.77:3711.912:387.711:56 AM-1.74:208:17Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:259.48:0711.91:157.512:34-1.44:218:17Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:109.18:3911.91:557.21:13-1.04:218:16Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:598.69:1311.92:396.71:53-0.34:228:16Waxing 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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